Vice President VPS Powertrain Production

Vice President VPS Powertrain Production

Powertrain Production is an industrial unit within Group Trucks Operations and one of the world's largest manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engines for commercial vehicles.
Powertrain production provides diesel engines and transmission systems to the Volvo Group and also remanufactures a range of products for the after market
Powertrain Production has facilities in Japan, USA, Brazil, France, Sweden and Spain.

As Vice Presiden VPS Powertrain Production you will have regional responsibility for the performance, development and deployment of the Volvo Production System. You will report to the SVP Powertrain Production, Group Trucks Operations.

Mission
Be responsible for promoting a culture of operational excellence in Powertrain Production operations, by anchoring the consistent use of the Volvo Production System.
Actively participate both in the management team of Powertrain Production and in the management team of GTO OD/VPS.
Facilitate the deployment of a standard production system in all plants and line organizations.
Coach the plant and line organizations managers on their VPS journey.
Ensure the consistency of the VPS road maps inside Powertrain Production.


Critical competencies for the position
With a real talent for cultural integration, and business analyses the VP VPS Powertrain Production hold a University/Masters Degree or equivalent and is able to demonstrate successful international and multi-cultural business experience.
As VP VPS, you need to have extensive experience of senior line management within a production environment. As VP VPS you need to have a documented experience gained from position as Vice President or other equivalent senior management positions, preferably within Powertrain area in Volvo.

In a group that values quality, safety, environment, diversity and respect for the individual, the VP VPS Powertrain Production is above all an effective business leader. The position holder understands the complete chain of the business and is familiar with modern managing principles and techniques within a global matrix organization. This includes good understanding of the commercial
vehicle industry and business analyses, as well as a broad knowledge of global manufacturing.

Demonstrating a high and solid level in each of the Volvo Group Leadership competencies for the leading leaders level, the VP VPS Powertrain Production will be an inspiring and inclusive leader as well as an active team worker.

Significant change management experience and ability to develop an excellent working climate and atmosphere in alignment with the Volvo Way and the Code of Conduct.

The VP VPS has willingness and ability to travel as needed and as all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required.

The position is temporary during the 20140801-20151220 and located in Sweden.