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Volvo Group Team Lead (Operations) in Byhalia, Mississippi
Team Lead (Operations)
Location:
Byhalia, MS, US, 38611
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.
Position Description:
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 Byhalia, MS as well as Regional Distribution Centers across the NA region.
We operate the Central Distribution Center in Byhalia, MS as well as Regional Distribution Centers across the NA region. The Byhalia CDC is a 1.2 million square foot facility located approximately 25 miles southeast of Memphis, TN. We operate in two shifts, employing approximately 600 union employees.
Many growth opportunities wait for leaders who are willing to join our team. 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. Our DNA is built upon our Volvo Production System (Lean) and our Volvo Values (Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance) are guiding us to continue to succeed in this industry.
Mission and Purpose of the Position:
Support the development of the continuous improvement (LEAN) culture in the organization
Model behavior the behavior of a high performing employee
Implement change through standardized work processes while using the 4-step training approach
Use robust problem-solving methods to determine root causes for deviations and work to solutions
Responsibilities:
Responsible for one of the operational areas within CDC Inbound, or Outbound.
Accountable for team performance in terms of SQDCEP in his/her area
Responsible for improving safety and ergonomics in assigned areas
Increase safety culture via regular GEMBA walks and safety dialogue.
Document and report all safety accidents and near misses to Supervisor. Support analysis and corrective actions as requested.
Support a lean operation using VPS mindset and tools (5S, problem solving, standardized work)
Lead daily VPS meetings with assigned team reporting on business and site-specific performance and areas for improvement.
Ensure standard operating procedures are in place and being followed. Support development or improvement of procedures as needed.
Document any non-conformance to procedures or work rules and present to supervisor (FLM)
Assist with root cause analysis and help to implement a continual improvement mindset
Assist supervisors in monitoring team’s performance to ensure daily goals are met
Support overall timekeeping and attendance tracking of the team
Replace team members when they are absent or on other assignment as per supervisor direction.
Assist supervisors toward motivating team members to improve performance
Assist team members when issues arise (quality, productivity, etc.) leading improvement teams as needed.
Ensure adherence to environmental policies and procedures • Assist supervisors with the identification of training needs for experienced team members and facilitate the training of new team members and temporary employees
Empower teams through the approval and implementation of ideas using the idea generation process
Support Supervisor to develop improvement plans for assigned area that contribute to the overall DC improvement roadmap
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the area supervisor or manager
Promotes the Volvo Group values and culture
Education and Experience:
Minimum 2 to 5 years relevant experience in a similar function in distribution/manufacturing or logistics REQUIRED
Knowledge in Lean Principles through formal training preferred
Proficient in MS Office REQUIRED
Desired Competences:
Customer focused: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Peer relationship: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
Learning on the fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both success and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Self-development: Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different approaches; works to develop strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits
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: No Travel Required
Requisition ID: 6908
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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: Memphis