Superintendent Logistics (VCK)
- Košice, Košický kraj
- Trvalý pracovný pomer
- Plný úväzok
Our ambition is to move traditional car manufacturing towards sustainability and smart solutions, pioneering the protection of people and the planet so that we can give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.To make sure we deliver on our big plans, we are expanding our production capacity with a new state-of-the-art plant in Košice, Slovakia, in the Valaliky Industrial Park, where we will produce all-electric vehicles.Our plant is not just about technology - it's a modern and human-centric workplace with a focus on safety and sustainability. We design everything to meet the highest global standards.Join us and become an important part of the future of electric transportation.Let's introduce ourselvesAt Volvo Car Kosice (VCK), our Plant Supply Chain team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable mobility. We are not just moving goods-we are moving boundaries. Our mission is to ensure seamless, efficient, and intelligent logistics operations that support the production of premium electric vehicles. From strategic planning to hands-on execution, our team is driven by lean principles, digital innovation, and a commitment to operational excellence. We collaborate across departments and geographies to align logistics with manufacturing needs, always with a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.Our logistics professionals are deeply involved from the earliest project phases, engineering material flows, optimizing packaging systems, and enabling digitally integrated operations. With a footprint of 300,000 m² and a vision to produce 250,000 cars per year, VCK offers a unique opportunity to be part of something new and impactful-where your work directly contributes to setting new global standards in automotive manufacturingWhat you'll doAs a Superintendent Logistics, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of electric mobility with us. You will ensure that logistics targets are met while optimizing production systems, guide and develop teams, oversee department activities, and ensure adherence to company standards. Your role will involve fostering a collaborative work environment and continuously improving operational standards.
- Ensure logistics targets (safety, volume, delivery precision) are met while optimizing production systems.
- Guide supervisors, develop teams, and provide training through coaching, Gemba walks, and feedback.
- Oversee department activities, manage priorities in real time, and handle personnel planning (absenteeism, holidays, performance).
- Ensure adherence to company standards, regulations, and Volvo Cars Manufacturing System (VCMS) development.
- Foster a collaborative work environment, ensuring smooth coordination with support functions.
- Analyze team performance, implement lessons learned, and maintain high operational standards.
- Act as a role model, promoting Volvo Car Group's values and philosophy.
- Bachelor's degree or above, with necessary on-site logistics management experience, preferably in OEM.
- 10+ years of management experience in highly automated OEMs or suppliers, with logistics shop experience being a plus.
- Excellent listening, speaking, writing, and presentation skills in Slovak and English.
- Experience with manning and flexible manning systems.
- Proficiency in process observation and confirmation.
- Knowledge of 5S, Standardization Work, Quality Assurance Systems (e.g. ANDON).
- Real-Time Management skills.
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset and methods.
- Ability to lead cross-functional kaizen activities.
- Leadership experience.
- Coaching skills.
- Performance Management (maximizing engagement, motivation, and productivity).
- 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.
- 13th salary;
- 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.
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.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.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.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.#LI-AN1Kosice, SK, 040 01Job requisition ID: 77036