Project Manager - Packaging

Company: VOLVO CAR FINANCE LIMITED
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Want to join us on our exciting journey? Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people's lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference. Project Manager - Packaging The Project Manager - Packaging is responsible to coordinate and manage the development, industrialization and handing over of packaging solutions, standard and typebound according to the VCMS principles, lean principles and VPDS deliverables connected to vehicle cycle plan and manufacturing targets. Main tasks * Share/distribute Program information with all concerned Packaging Engineers, for regional teams via regional coordinator.* Distribute commodities/part number, subject for packaging development to concerned team members, when applicable assign parts in VSIM.* Technical support to the Packaging Engineers for escalated issues as well as take lead in problem solving topics.* Follow-up progress on packaging development process in LEQM and VSIM.* Define detailed TimePlan for Packaging program deliveries:* Typebound Packaging* Standard Returnable* One-Way packaging. * Secure Packaging verification activities/events and secure resource plan to support.* Secure Packaging Program deliveries.* Secure and coordinate handing over of packaging solutions to customer(s) - Handing Over procedure.* Escalate Packaging deviations in terms of cost, planning and quality to the Program Office.* Report Packaging development status (KPI's) to Program Office.* Keep track on the Capex Packaging Budget.* Secure PFEC hand-over from SCM Core team.* Support the Program Office in preparing the Approriation Request(s).* Be first point of contact towards ART teams.* Connect to other functions within SCM in view of Packaging Program deliveries. Competence Requirements * Bachelors in Packaging Engineering/Logistics or equal qualifications* At least 3 years' experience in packaging engineering and/or a related area* Project management experience, preferably from cross-functional and international projects* Team player with strong social skills.* Excellent communication, presentation, and social skills* Strong analytical and quantitative skills* Excellent ability to use Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel and PowerPoint* Automotive industry experience required, in addition to experience with Automotive Packaging system design and set up* Able to identify opportunities and drive to make improvements, passion for efficient logistics* Ability to manage multiple items at the same time without losing focus or quality* Very flexible attitude to be able work with people in different time zones* Positive can-do attitude, able to handle a multitude of uncertainties* A strong holistic view and high degree of courage, integrity, and business ethics Who are we? Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers' lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. Volvo Cars' continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow. Charleston, SC, US Job requisition ID: 50694 Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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