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.
What you will do
The main purpose of the role is to lead the Production department at our plant in Southgate Industrial Park, Durban. You are accountable for the assembly and delivery of Volvo Trucks in our Final assembly. Lead by vision, drive change and be a positive and inspirational leader. We are built by people, and therefore need you to grow people and culture.
Reporting: This position reports to the Plant Director.
Job Objectives:
- To ensure Safety, Qaulity, Cost Delivery, People (SQCDEP) targets are achieved and in line with Plant objectives.
- Develop and support your direct reports and teams through a people oriented and supportive leadership.
- Secure effective competence development & People development structure.
- Secure an inclusive workplace that will serve as basis for high performing teams in line with the Volvo Values.
- Foster and secure a continuous improvement structure and culture, where problems are opportunities to improve.
- To ensure that the Operations organization is well resourced, trained and equipped to deliver the desired level of output.
- To ensure that effective communication systems are in place across the organization.
- To enact and implement the organization medium to long term strategies.
- To develop, build and maintain functional relationships with all key and relevant stakeholders within and outside the organization.
- To be a strong ambassador for Health & Safety and Quality, manage risk aspects within the assembly and take the necessary action to mitigate risks.
- To ensure compliance to all legislative acts and pronouncements that are applicable within the assembly.
- To develop a functional and mutually beneficial relationship with organized labor/union representatives. (Numsa)
- Represent the factory & participate actively in the related International manufacturing networks.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
Qaulification & Job Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Operations/Production Management.
- 10 years working experience within an Automotive/Manufacturing Environment.
- Experience from Senior Leadership & Managerial roles within the automotive industry.
Key Competencies
- Good knowledge & experience from a Production/ Automotive industry.
- Proven leadership skills / Leading Leaders.
- Positive attitude, goal oriented, flexible and self-driven.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Structured & good analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving capability and deviation handling skills.
- Experience in implementation of lean principles and process orientation.
- Experience in South African Industrial relations including the NBF agreement and LRA.
- Experience in HR processes and good negotiation skills.
- Business acumen and ability to cooperate with persons on various levels and roles.
- Team player with strong interpersonal & networking skills.
- Proven MS Office skills.
Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.
Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.
Application Closing Date: 4 September 2025.
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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?
