Maintenance Manager - Paint shop \/ Manažér(ka) údržby - lakovňa (VCK)

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Be a part of the electric future of Volvo Cars
It's crystal clear: The actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. We're committed to transforming the automotive industry and leading in electrification. To make sure we deliver on our big plans, we'll need to expand our current manufacturing footprint. That's why we've decided to open a new state-of-the-art electric only car factory - and this time we're expanding in Kosice, Slovakia.

The new plant will only use climate neutral energy and be designed to be a leader in sustainable and efficient premium electric car production. We will optimize layout and logistics flow to achieve the highest global standards in energy and environmental efficiency.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of building something completely new, setting a new standard for Volvo manufacturing. Jump in and join the ride!

Let's introduce ourselves

You will be an integral part of a new organization and real production in our state-of-the-art Paint Shop, pursuing our mission to provide the best manufacturing of products in color or non-color areas, that accelerate the world to sustainable energy. You will work closely with our management, engineering, and project teams in the early and stabilization phases of the Paint process development and equipment to identify manufacturing risks.

Reports to: Head of Paint Shop
Location: Valaliky Industrial Park, Kosice district, Slovakia
Possible start date: ASAP

What you'll do

Project phase:
* Utilize a strong engineering mindset and previous experience in the automotive industry maintenance function to set up a maintenance organization in the Paint Shop, defining the most efficient setup using Value Driven Maintenance Processes and tools with secured availability, maintainability, and maintenance supportability;
* Prepare and oversee instructions, critical parameters, checklists, and training materials for all maintenance operations, update special equipment service manuals, including drawings and wiring schematics;
* Recruit, train, and develop team competence that will live up to our Lean fundamentals in their everyday tasks;
* Manage a group or team of operational contributors in multi-shift operations, organize their daily workflow, ensure accountability and continuous improvement, recognize achievements, and handle people issues;
* Communicate job expectations clearly, provide necessary instructions and feedback to team members;
* Be an all-round counterpart to the project team in all sorts of maintenance engineering-related questions in the project.

Running phase:
* Secure and improve KPIs such as OPR, technical availability, MCBF, MDT, maintenance costs, and safety;
* Oversee all aspects of people planning and management, including short and long-term resource planning, holiday scheduling, sickness management, and individual performance management;
* Support and take an active part in the shop's future development (Line speed changes and introduction of new products/processes);
* Drive Best Practice Sharing between the plants and within the plant;
* Be a role model for Volvo Cars values, encourage a speak-up culture, so your team can freely highlight problems, deviations, and opportunities to improve through potential solutions.

What you'll bring

* Several years of previous working experience in a leading technical role in a highly automated industrial environment, preferably in OEM's paint shop;
* Preferred university education in Mechanical/Mechatronic, Industrial, Manufacturing, Automation, Electrical, or related field;
* Demonstrated flexibility, being able to work under an organization in a transformation period, or a green-field project;
* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on an occasional basis, although based in Kosice, Slovakia;
* Ability to professionally communicate, verbally and in written form, in both English and Slovak language;
* Not only an individual contributor attitude but also an ability to work within a multinational team;
* Self-starter and troubleshooting attitude, strong innovation ability, high level of communication skills, curiosity to learn new technologies;
* Analytic and engineering data reporting skills.

Core Competencies:
* Collaborates: Builds strong partnerships to meet shared goals;
* Drives Results: Achieves consistent results, even in tough situations;
* Builds Trust: Gains confidence through honesty and integrity;
* Drives Engagement: Motivates people to achieve organizational objectives;
* Ensures Ownership: Holds self and others accountable;
* Builds Effective Teams: Fosters solid, diverse teams;
* Optimizes Work Processes: Focuses on continuous improvement.

Compensation Data

Monthly gross salary for this position starts from 3.900 EUR.
* The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job. Final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate.
Additional benefits
* Summer & Winter Pay;
* Annual Volvo Cars Performance Bonus;
* Company car with a monthly fuel benefit;
* 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;
* Flexible working hours.

Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow - today.

At Volvo Cars, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If you're inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Ready for the next step?
You can submit your application via our career page. Please send us your CV and cover letter (optional) in English. You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully submitted your application.

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Kosice, SK, 040 01

Job requisition ID: 79756