Production Supervisor - Body in White (VCK)
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management
In short
Volvo Cars Košice is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Body in White (BIW) department. This role involves leading and developing production teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring safe, stable, and efficient production. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, proven leadership in manufacturing, and experience with Lean principles.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team within the BIW production area, creating clarity, accountability, and engagement.
- Drive production performance by ensuring delivery of safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets.
- Coordinate resources, staffing, and daily operations to secure stable production output.
- Manage priorities using Real Time Management principles and support problem-solving activities.
- Optimize the utilization of people, equipment, and materials within your area of responsibility.
- Coach and support Team Leaders and team members through regular feedback, training, and development activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardized work, and Lean manufacturing practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and other plant functions to improve overall production flow.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and learning-oriented work environment.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, legal requirements, and Volvo Cars Manufacturing System (VCMS) principles.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Proven leadership experience from manufacturing, production, or industrial operations.
- Experience in highly automated production environments.
- Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities with a passion for developing others.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles, Standardized Work, 5S, Andon, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a hands-on approach.
- Ability to manage fast-paced operations and make data-driven decisions.
- Good English and Slovak communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Automotive industry experience is an advantage.
- Open mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn and grow.
- Motivation to continue developing language proficiency.
Benefits
- Summer & Winter Pay
- Annual Volvo Bonus depending on performance and company's financial results
- Contribution for Supplementary Pension Savings (lll. Pillar)
- Cafeteria Benefit Program
- Contribution for meals exceeding legal requirements
- Compensation for dioptric glasses & contact lenses beyond the legal requirements
- Life insurance for cases of loss of life, disability, work injury
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Company
Volvo Cars
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Košice, Slovakia
Qualification
Bachelor
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