WPO Coordinator at Volvo Group

Position Description

The main purpose of the role is to ensure the day-to-day operations of Workplace organization, driving of Continuous improvements culture, support Production Manager, Production Leaders, and Operations teams on maintaining a robust WPO standards.

Reporting: This position reports to the Production Manager.

Job Objectives:

• Deliver sustainable WPO (Work-Place Organization) culture.
• Plan, organize and control WPO activities across all mainline stations, pre-assemblies, and logistics.
• Coordinate, Maintain, control, and sustain Continuous Improvement Culture.
• Create and drive a sustainable 5S culture.
• Coaching and development for cross-functional Teams on WPO methodology and Lean principles.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction.
• Support Production Leaders maintain high WPO standards, on day-to-day basis.
• Plan, facilitating, and executing WPO activities using WPO methodology
• Teaching, leading, and coaching cross-functional teams on WPO tools and methodology
• Continuously assessments and improve processes on the production line, pre-assemblies, and logistics
• Coordinate and participate in WPO action meetings.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualification & Job Experience:

• National Diploma in Industrial Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• At least 3-5 years' relevant manufacturing experience.
• Automotive background is an added advantage.
• Lean Manufacturing training will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Automotive Assembly Knowledge.
• Technical product knowledge (Commercial Vehicles).
• Computer Literacy (Excel, MS Project and CAD).
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Networking skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Working with People.
• Production Systems knowledge will be an advantage.