Job Description

Organization

Group Trucks Operations

Position Description

Industrial Engineer - OPERATIONS SUPPORT, Central DISTRIBUTION CENTER 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for the right individual as an Industrial Engineer-Operations Support for our Central Distribution Center in Byhalia, MS. This Byhalia CDC is a 1.2 million square foot facility located approximately 25 miles southeast of Memphis, TN and employs approximately 630 employees. This position reports to the Operations Support Manager.

To be successful in this position\xe2\x80\xa6you are a visionary and inclusive leader with a strong ability to influence and inspire others. You demonstrate strong courage to challenge and develop, and to have the ability of setting demanding targets while coaching individuals to deliver outside their comfort zones. We see that you truly embrace and live our leadership principles: to lead with passion, perform with purpose and transform with vision.

Main activities and responsibilities for these roles
Responsible to lead, develop, plan, and execute Industrial Engineering and Industrial Preparation using world-class internal material handling practices.

• Design and implement the complete internal logistic flow from the receiving dock to the line
• Define manpower and equipment requirement, taking into consideration the cost reduction and productivity targets for industrial
• Design and implement the logistic areas\' layouts according to the plant master plan
• Participate in and/or lead Kaizen events to improve operations, reduce costs, and maximize productivity through the Value Stream Mapping methodology
• Support the implementation of the VPS (Continuous Improvement) Industrial Pillar using the Volvo Operations Concept
• Expert and/or Key User in VPS (Continuous Improvement) tools
• Bring innovation and creativity to the industrial processes
• Work closely with Materials Business Team Leaders and Supervisors to ensure good communication between engineering and the shop floor
• 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

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in engineering
• 2 years\' experience in the Manufacturing, Engineering or Industrial environment
• As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate data and information concisely to decision makers at all levels
• Ability to manage projects and other deliverables to successful outcomes in defined timeframes.
• Self-propelled, planning and execution skills and ability to independently drive and solve complex tasks
• Excellent computer skills, (Microsoft Office applications)
• Understanding and exposure to lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with working in cross functional teams

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

Functional Area

Logistics

Travel Required (maximum)

No Travel Required

About us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers\' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group\'s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.

A new era is here. Technologies such as big data, automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way we look at manufacturing and logistics. Volvo Group Trucks Operations is the organization responsible for truck manufacturing and logistics within the Volvo Group and is shaping future industries.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group\'s engines and transmissions as well as the production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is also responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group\'s customers and for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chains for all brands. Together, Volvo Group Trucks Operations represents 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global industrial footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, in which continuous improvement is the foundation. Join our teams as well!

Employment/Assignment Type

Regular

Last application date

07-Jul-2023

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Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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