Team Leader, Warehouse (2nd Shift - Evening Hours)

Location:

Joliet, IL, US, 60431

Position Type: Professional

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.

*Very well compensated position**

• Earn $35.52 per hour

• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift

• Paid lunch breaks

Top end benefits package:

• Sought after health, vision, and dental insurance with low employee contributions

• Earned time off package – starting up to 24 paid days off per year that grows with years of service

• 401k with matching

Mission and Purpose of the Position

• As a member of the Operations Leadership Team, support continual improvement activities to meet desired organizational performance targets

• Support the development of the continuous improvement (LEAN) culture in the organization

• Model the behavior of a high performing employee

• Implement change through standardized work processes while using the 4 step training approach

• Use robust problem solving methods to determine root causes for deviations and work to solutions

Responsibilities

• Responsible for one of the operational areas within Regional Distribution Center - Inbound, Outbound, or Operations Support.

• Accountable for team performance in terms of safety, quality, delivery, cost, environment, and people in his/her area

• Assign daily work assignments for team

• Ensure team has competencies to perform daily work in responsible area

• Respond to deviations and ensure work flow continues, then find root cause for deviations

• Lead root cause analysis activities and help to implement a continual improvement mindset

• Responsible for improving safety and ergonomics in assigned areas

• Create and sustain a lean operation using Volvo performance system (VPS) mindset and tools (5S, problem solving, standardized work)

• Lead daily team meetings with assigned team reporting on business and site specific performance and areas for improvement.

• Team Leads are owners of standard operating procedures for their team. Includes developing to confirming SOP steps and compliance

• Document any non-conformance to procedures or work rules and present to supervisor (FLM)

• Support overall timekeeping and attendance tracking of the team

• Daily involvement in operation is required including replacing team members when they are absent or on other assignment as per supervisor direction.

• Assist supervisors toward motivating team members to improve performance

• Empower teams through the approval and implementation of ideas using the quick kaizen

• Support Supervisor to develop improvement plans for assigned area that contribute to the overall DC improvement roadmap

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the area supervisor or manager

• Promotes the Volvo Group values and culture

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 to 5 years relevant experience in a similar function in distribution/manufacturing or logistics required

• Associates Degree (preferred)

• Knowledge in Lean Principles through formal training preferred

• Proficient in MS Office preferred

Desired Competences

• Customer focused: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

• Peer relationship: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.

• Learning on the fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both success and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

• Self-development: Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different approaches; works to develop strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

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?

Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics

Organization: Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required: No Travel Required

Requisition ID: 15644

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Joliet

Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago