First Line Manager
Logistik, försäljning och verksamhet · Leveranskedja och transport · Logistikhantering
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Volvo Group is seeking a First Line Manager for Outbound Operations in Byhalia, MS. This role involves managing a team, overseeing operational performance, and driving improvements in safety, quality, and cost efficiency within a large distribution center. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of logistics experience, and 2+ years of management experience.
Ansvarsområden
- Manage an allocated part of the Distribution Center, overseeing operational areas (Inbound/Outbound/Mack).
- Manage Team Leaders and their respective team members.
- Cooperate with colleagues and drive cross-functional work with support organizations.
- Engage 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.
- Accountable for inbound and/or Outbound operational performance in terms of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Environment, People (SQDCEP).
- Improve safety and ergonomics in the area, securing analysis and corrective actions for 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 improve quality of deliveries.
- Responsible for timely deliveries towards dealers and improvement of internal lead times.
- Responsible for financial performance within the area by securing efficiency targets and identifying improvement opportunities for cost savings.
- Formalize and implement best practices through shared learnings via networking and benchmarking.
- Support all project activities as directed by management.
- Assist with attracting, hiring, and developing talent.
- Create improvement plans and challenge teams to achieve higher results.
- Establish and develop strong relationships 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.
- Use sound judgment to ensure the end customer is satisfied.
- Maintain compliance with company policy/procedures as required.
- Promote the Volvo Group values and culture.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Krav
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, business, Engineering, or similar field preferred.
- 5 years of experience in distribution/manufacturing or logistics required.
- 2 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 motivate teams and individuals.
- Strong Knowledge in Lean Principles through formal training preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required.
- Must be flexible to work 1st & 2nd shifts.
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Occasional Travel may be required.
Förmåner
- 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.
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