Maintenance Team Lead (1st Shift)

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. As a Maintenance Team Leader, you will hold an important role in the Kings Mountain Operations facility. You will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. You will support the long-term success of the Volvo Group and KMO by providing leadership. In addition, you will be supporting the short and mid-term activities for your function and the plant to meet maintenance objectives. You will be responsible for safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement, environment, people development and cost of the maintenance process as well as cascading and involving your team members in the business objectives. Main activities and responsibilities for this role:

• Coordinate activities of the maintenance technicians on the floor, ensuring their work is following the set priorities for production and project work
• Issue work orders to technicians through the maintenance management system and ensure work orders are closed out on time, with complete information
• Escalate safety, productivity, and rate concerns following an established process
• Provide written communications on equipment status and work performed during the shift
• Perform root cause analysis to address recurring and unique equipment failures
• Support maintenance technicians with proper tools, knowledge, and other guidance in the safe completion of their work
• Execute planned work ensuring on-time completion and return of the equipment to operational status

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Safety:

• Ensure a safe work environment and behaviors for all team members using a methodical approach to risk identification, mitigation and competence development

Leadership:

• Inspire your team to work together to reach set safety, quality, delivery and financial targets by leading and coaching your maintenance team. Deliver the agreed and committed overall objectives for the maintenance area of responsibility
• Strong drive to deliver and have the ability to continually develop and improve the organization and your team members
• Build autonomous teams, work with cross-functional networks and create trusting relationships
• Participate in the development of departmental objectives and targets. Ensure that the maintenance area objective(s) is clearly formulated and motivated to achieve the Kings Mountain Operations business objectives and strategy.
• Ensure the availability of skilled resources and create a motivating environment to consistently improve upon the performance of the department and readily adapt to evolving demands

Communication:

• Inspire and influence through a communicative leadership style with your team and cross functional groups, with 2 way communication and high employee engagement.

Ensure all employees are aware of their responsibilities, how they contribute to the total result and that they are recognized for performance

Behavior:

• Demonstrate and coach to Volvo's Values (Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change, Performance) and Code of Conduct
• Be an inspiring/inclusive leader and create a welcoming/diverse work environment
• Support overall company programs and policies.

People Development:

• Develop industrial workforce to secure competence
• Assess performance, competencies, and flexibility of employees within the department and initiate appropriate training, counseling, or corrective action to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the employees.

Education and Experience:

• Five (5) years minimum combined maintenance leadership and technical experience within a manufacturing environment 

Preferred Experience:

• Associate's Degree preferred
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of operating with Computerized Maintenance Management System At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth.

For this position, the base pay is set at $35.00 - $43.19/ hour, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 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. Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we'll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.