Manager - Production I - Off Shift

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

Manager – Production I

Location: Hagerstown, MD, US, 21742

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Want to learn more about Hagerstown
We are the Heart. We develop and produce heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, and axles for Volvo Group Brands. In operation since 1961, we are a proud supportive member of the community of Washington County and its surrounding areas.

• Manage your Assembly organization against setting safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your production team
• Ensure a safe work environment and behaviors for all team members using a methodical approach to risk identification, mitigation and competence development
• Continue the implementation of Volvo Production System (VPS), 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 development, UAW relations, project follow up, midterm road map (0-1 year) and policy deployment from plant to operator level.
• Inspire and influence through a communicative leadership style with your team and cross functional groups, with 2-way communication and high employee engagement.
• Ensure all employees are aware of theirresponsibilities, how they contribute to the total result and that they are recognized for performance
• Develop industrial workforce to secure competence
• Assess performance, competencies, and flexibility of employees within the department and initiate appropriate training, counselling, or corrective action to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the employees

Who are you?

• We are looking for a goal-oriented leader with a strong drive to deliver and have the ability to continually develop and improve the organization and its employees.
• Excellent communication skills, including working with cross functional teams, 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.
• The ideal candidate for this position has an associate’s degree in a relevant field and five (5) years’ supervision experience in a manufacturing environment OR seven years minimum combined education and supervision experience within a manufacturing environment.

Critical Competencies

• Courage- Leaders who lead with courage
• Communication- Leaders who communicate with their team and cross functional team
• Priority Setting- Leaders who make right decision with the right priorities for the business
• Emotional Intelligence- Leaders who practice self-awareness, flexibility, and have the drive to develop others
• Teamwork- Leaders who focus on teamwork, both with their own team and cross functional teams
• Change Management- Leaders who remain stable in change and help their teams navigate change well
• VPS- Leaders who understand why we do VPS and work well with the concepts

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $96,000- $118,500 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off.

• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.

• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.

• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.

• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.