Shop Engineering Manager - Paint Shop / Manažér(ka) inžinieringu - Lakovňa (VCK)

Be a part of the electric future of Volvo CarsIt’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!What You'll DoYou will utilize strong manufacturing engineering mindset and previous experience to take ownership of managing shop engineering (processes and personnel) in Paint Shop in Volvo Car Košice plant. You will be involved in the process design in line with the development of the shop vision for product and non-product projects, support production with first-line analysis, in line balancing, and introduction of new products/processes, while bearing responsibility for recruiting talents, and developing team competence that will live up to our standards in their everyday tasks. You will work closely with Paint Shop´s Production and Maintenance functions, be the Paint Shop representative in the cross-functional project teams together with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Logistics, while reporting to the Head of Paint Shop.In doing so, you will:Be responsible for line layout (including material facade, placement of tooling) in the project phase as well as in running operation, which is in line with our Safety, Quality, Volume, Cost, Ergonomics, and Environmental targets;Drive process improvements, cost reduction activities, and continuous improvement activities, support production in Kaizen Workshops/M3MU, and implement company initiatives;Update and distribute shop master data (e.g. Hours per Vehicle - HPV, Head Count - HC, Efficiency, OIS);Provide necessary input from running production during launch;Execute capacity investigations (CIR) based on requests from the Plant Business Office;Manage a team of specialists, oversee all aspects of people planning, 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;Provide training plans, develop know-how, coach, and execute trainings;Be a role model for Volvo Cars values, encourage speak-up culture, so your team can freely highlight problems, deviations, and opportunities to improve through potential solutions.What You'll BringSeveral years of previous working experience in a highly automated production environment OEM/Tier1, in engineering as well as managerial function, preferably in Paintshop or similar;Exceptional understanding of the manufacturing processes in Paintshop, 5S, Standard Work, Andon, and real-time production management;University education in Industrial, Mechanical/Mechatronic, Manufacturing, Automation, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field;Ability to professionally communicate, verbally and in written form in English and preferably also in Slovak language;Flexibility, being able not only to work under an organization in a transformation period, or green-field project, but thrive in such a fast-paced environment;Demonstrated ability to work within a multinational team, influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization;Problem-solving and a continuous improvement mindset;People development abilities and coaching 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 organisational objectives;Ensures Ownership: Holds self and others accountable;Builds Effective Teams: Fosters solid, diverse teams;Optimizes Work Processes: Focuses on continuous improvement.Compensation DataBase Monthly Salary (Gross) for this position starts from 3.300 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 Bonus depending on performance and company's financial results;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.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.We recommend using an e-mail address associated with a more widely used domain such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc., for a smoother registration process. Local formats of e-mail addresses (e.g., those on domains like Centrum.sk or Post.sk) may occasionally cause issues during the registration, particularly if the one-time password for authentication is not successfully delivered. Thank you!