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Volvo Group First Line Manager - Regional Distribution Center in Justin, Texas
First Line Manager - Regional Distribution Center
Location:
Justin, TX, US, 76247
Position Type: Professional
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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.
Service Market Logistics (SML), part of Volvo Group Trucks Operations, serves all brands and business areas by managing and optimizing service parts availability and distribution to secure customer uptime. Through our operations, we provide world class service focusing on delivery precision, quality, continuous improvement, cost efficiency and synergies delivering value all the way to our customers. We embrace innovation and new technologies and work with environmental care and sustainability at heart. Our footprint consists of 40 distribution centers and 3,800 employees worldwide, and we strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with high focus on Customer Success. We are Proud to Deliver. Making a Difference. For People. Every Day.
SML North America (NA) is a part of SML and has about 1,000 employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We operate the Central Distribution Center in Justin, Tx as well as Regional Distribution Centers across the NA region.
We have an exciting opportunity for the right individual as a First Line Manager – Outbound Operations for our Regional Distribution Center located in Justin, Tx. This position reports to the Site Manager.
Scope
Manages an allocated part of the Distribution Center, in one of the operational areas (Inbound/Outbound)
Manages Team Leaders and respective team members
Cooperates with colleagues and drives cross-functional work with support organizations, to secure deliverables in an end-to-end customer perspective
Engages other Volvo entities and third parties, for operational issues, when required
Enforce rules and regulations as set forth in any collective bargaining agreement, local work rules, and company policy
Main activities and responsibilities for these roles
Accountable for the outbound operational performance in terms of SQDCEP
Responsible for improving safety and ergonomics in the area
Securing analysis and corrective actions in case of accidents or incidents
Drive prevention through risk hunting and risk analysis
Increase safety culture via regular GEMBA walks and safety dialogue
Secure built-in quality and work with customer feedback to constantly improve quality of the deliveries
Responsible for the timely deliveries towards dealers (including refill to SDC/RDC) and improvement of internal lead times
Responsible for the financial performance within the area by:
Securing efficiency targets
Identifying improvements opportunities and realizing cost savings
Formalize and implement best practices through shared learnings via networking, benchmarking (both internally and externally) to drive performance to the next level.
Support all project activities as directed by the management
Assist with attracting, hiring, and developing talent for new as well for existing employees
Create improvement plans and challenge team to achieve higher results
Establish and develop strong relationship with all staff members
Ensure environmental policies are followed and maintained
Ensure compliance with all OD/VPS programs and communicate with subordinates as required
Support a strong problem-solving culture with everyone all-in on the achieving the operations objectives
Use sound judgment to ensure the end customer is satisfied
Maintain compliance with company policy/procedures as required
Promotes the Volvo Group values and culture
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, business, Engineering, or similar field preferred
5 years of experience in distribution/manufacturing or logistics required
3 or more years of management/supervisory experience required
Proven skills in developing people; coaching and shaping a high-performing team
Strong leadership skills using an inclusive style of coaching
Significant change management experience with the ability to set demanding targets; and then motivate teams and individuals to deliver outside their comfort zones
Strong Knowledge in Lean Principles through formal training preferred
Proficient in MS Office
Necessary functional/language skills
- As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required
Market Logistics offers the opportunity to learn about, and impact, all our North American brands. In addition, we offer:
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Competitive compensation
Generous ETO (earned time off)
401k with matching
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics
Organization: Group Trucks Operations
Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Requisition ID: 10931
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Do we share the same aspirations?
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth