Volvo Group Hiring for Business Unit Manager Job at Salem, VA Full Time

United States

Mack Trucks launched the all-new Mack® MD Series of medium-duty trucks, adding to its already robust product lineup to reach new customers and applications. Serial production of the Mack MD Series began in September 2020. Come and be a part of the exciting startup opportunity with the objective to start small and grow fast.

We are increasing our production and this position will manage the third shift production and will be part of the RVO management team.

Innovations within transport will reshape the cities of tomorrow. Automated driving, electromobility, and connected vehicles will allow quieter, cleaner, and safer mega-cities to grow and prosper. For us in the Mack Company, technology means having the aspiration to move forward, constantly working to continuously improve, fostering an environment for creative/innovative thinking and evolutionary/revolutionary problem solving – all in order to reach our vision!

As the Business Unit Manager, you will hold an important role in the Roanoke Valley Operation (RVO). This position reports to the VP of RVO. You will be directly responsible for all business activities and the results out of the Night Shift Operation. Leadership responsibilities for the Business Unit will require effective coordination of all support Business Partners (Operations, Logistics, Maintenance, Industrial Engineering and Quality Engineering) to achieve the plant performance objectives. You will support the mid and long-term success of the function and the plant.

Main activities and responsibilities for these roles:

• Manage your organization against set safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your team and Business Partners
• Continue to foster performance improvement by application of Mack Production System (MPS), which means to implement standardized ways of working, develop the organization and achieve contribution from all employees
• Full accountability and ownership of your team’s leadership/people development, Business Partners relations, project follow up, investment plans, renovation plans, product projects, long term road map (0-3 years) and policy deployment from plant to operator level

Critical competencies and experience:

• We are looking for a goal-oriented leader with a strong drive to deliver, that can continually develop and improve the organization and its employees. Excellent communication skills including working with cross functional teams and Business Partners are essential to be able to build networks and create trusting relationships. You believe in building a knowledge-based organization with a strong teamwork as a foundation.
• You share our beliefs that the Mack Production System as well as the Volvo leadership skills through our Volvo Values (Customer success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance) is the way forward for us to continue to success in this industry.
• Demonstrating a high and solid level in each of the Volvo Group Leadership competencies for the leading leaders’ level, the Business Unit Manager will be an inspiring and inclusive leader as well as an active team member. At Mack we are actively working to establish teams which will take maximum advantage of the diversity in our differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, and nationality.

Qualifications, Educational Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred)
• At least 10 years of experience in the Automotive/Heavy Equipment Industry, including 5 years in a supervision role
• Good knowledge of the automotive product, including body-in-white, painting, final assembly, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills Holistic & open mindset and positive attitude to people & problems Problem solver with the ability to think creatively and critically Demonstrated competence in negotiations with senior managers
• Ability to delivery through others by informing, delegating, and directing one’s direct reports
• Clear focus on execution through initiating action and driving it all the way to completion
• Respect and manage the diversity of one’s direct reports in fair and trustworthy ways Continued learning about the business, prioritizing customer driven decisions and actions

We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusiveness to make us a stronger and better organization. The motivation and passion to support our customers set us apart from others that want to be like us. Our company culture is how we interact with each other, with our customers and society as a whole. It is the foundation on which everything else is built. We embrace new ideas and constantly challenge the status quo – innovation is driven by a willingness to change to stay ahead and find smart ways to create new solutions.

Our technology sets the standard – our people make the difference all day every day.

Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. With Mack Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Mack is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta.

137485BR

Mack Trucks

Virginia

Salem

Regular

Occasional Travel

Production

31-Mar-2023

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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