Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are looking for a values-driven leader to head our Operations Team at (RDC) Regional Distribution Center Johannesburg. As a leader, you are welcome to join a fantastic community of leaders, experts, and a skilled workforce to leverage our organizational strengths to the next level of business excellence while securing Volvo Values in practice so that we can be a people-centric organization.
This position is a key leadership position responsible for the DC operations in Johannesburg. We run an 13500 sqm facility with a workforce of industrial workers (team leaders and team members). You will be responsible for securing continuous improvements in the operational output such as efficiency, quality, lead time, and delivery precision. An equally important responsibility is to improve the way work is being performed and nurture the use of Lean principles with a strong focus on developing people, processes, and the working environment through an inclusive culture. Excellent interpersonal leadership skills, a personal drive to improve, and a solid ability to cooperate are essential to succeed in this role.
You will be part of the (SML) Service Market Logistics RDC Johannesburg Management Team and a member of Regional Operational and Safety Networks.
Reporting: This role will be reporting to the Head of RDC Johannesburg.

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• You have a Matric or hold a University degree or equivalent.
• You have substantial experience in Logistics, DC operational processes and experience in Volvo or Global Supply Chain processes and tools.
• You are an active management team member, demonstrating a high value-based leadership.
• You possess good problem-solving abilities and understanding of people management.
• You like to work together with people across diverse backgrounds. In a group that values safety, quality, environment, diversity, and respect for the individual, you hold a strong personal credibility, integrity, creativity, and strong coaching skills.
• You are skilled in developing team leaders and members, having very good interpersonal relations and organizational development mindset, and bring continuous improvement leadership skills with ability to unlearn, learn continuously and to inspire others to do the same, fostering a culture of adaptability, collaboration and growth.
• You have significant change management experience and demonstrated ability to set demanding targets and to motivate teams and individuals to deliver outside their comfort zones.
• You have a cross-functional mindset with good influencing skills and able to create trusting relationships despite cultural differences and geographical distance.
• You have strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of ‘flexibility’, including networking effectively across the Volvo organization and within SML Lyon & International region.
• You can develop an excellent working climate and atmosphere aligned with the Volvo Group Values and our Code of Conduct.
• You are a role model in driving Volvo culture by being energetic, engaging and innovative to develop and influence people around you to always do their best.
• You have excellent people management skills and a strong communicator (verbally and in writing), and skilled in the English language