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Production Coordinator – GTO IM Adaptation and Support Hub

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At Volvo Group Australia (VGA) we strongly believe in a future where sustainable and efficient transport and infrastructure solutions are essential for any society to prosper, where collaboration and diversity increase speed and solve societal challenges. Our solutions improve the everyday life of our customers and for the society at large, today and tomorrow.

YOUR NEW ROLE:

The GTO IM Adaptation and Support Hub are seeking a Production Coordinator to join the Cab Paint and Mack Sleeper assembly line team at Industrial Avenue, Wacol.

As the Production Coordinator you will ensure that the overall Safety, Production and Quality KPI’s are met. You will achieve this objective through the development of the Production Team Leaders and implementation of VPS concepts and tools.

About the Role:
  • Plan and schedule the day to day production activities to meet production demand and quality targets
  • Lead, motivate, develop and manage high performing Team Leaders and Team Members;
  • Foster high team member, inter-department and management collaboration for total supply chain synergy;
  • Absenteeism and Leave reporting to Production Manager, and first point of contact for Team Leaders;
  • Ensure effective cross functional training, talent review and succession planning processes;
  • Drive a Continuous Improvement culture to achieve Safety, GOK, HpT, FTT & DPV targets;
  • Update the KPI reports and provide feedback to Team Leaders;
  • Conduct a gap analysis of KPI current state and target state, and report to key stakeholders;
  • Monthly performance evaluation sessions with employees and escalate ongoing issues to the Production Manager;
  • Monitor and ensure cost efficiency during the production process (e.g. manning, material, machine and method)
  • Proactively promote a Safety conscious way of working at all times and in accordance with Volvo’s values;
  • Ensure compliance to VGA’s Environmental Policy and Workplace Health & Safety requirements.

About You:
  • Significant manufacturing industry experience in a Leadership role;
  • Strong Leadership/Management skills, including communication, organizational and team engagement;
  • Full understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control as part of the Volvo Production System
  • Experience working in a skills-based matrix environment, including trades and non-trades people;
  • Understanding of the planning and logistics systems and processes (AS400);
  • Demonstrated Health, Safety and Environment focus;
  • Demonstrated ability in participating in and leading improvement teams;
  • Experience using problem solving tools e.g. Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, RCA & 5 Whys;
  • Strong MS Office skills including Excel, Word and Project
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in automotive painting an advantage
Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy, and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to forming a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

This role is being offered on a full-time fixed-term basis and an immediate start is available for the right candidate. With Volvo Group Australia you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win!

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!

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