Production Supervisor - Body in White (VCK)

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At Volvo Cars Košice, we are building more than cars. We are shaping the future of sustainable mobility. Our Body in White (BIW) department is where vehicle bodies come to life through highly automated manufacturing processes, advanced robotics, and precision engineering. BIW is responsible for assembling and joining metal components into the vehicle structure that forms the foundation of every car we build.

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in one of our production areas. You will lead and develop teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure safe, stable, and efficient production. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Quality, and other production departments, you will help create the conditions for people and processes to perform at their best while delivering world-class results.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team within the BIW production area, creating clarity, accountability, and engagement.
• Drive production performance by ensuring delivery of safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets.
• Coordinate resources, staffing, and daily operations to secure stable production output.
• Manage priorities using Real Time Management principles and support problem-solving activities.
• Optimize the utilization of people, equipment, and materials within your area of responsibility.
• Coach and support Team Leaders and team members through regular feedback, training, and development activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardized work, and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and other plant functions to improve overall production flow.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and learning-oriented work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, legal requirements, and Volvo Cars Manufacturing System (VCMS) principles.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.Proven leadership experience from manufacturing, production, or industrial operations.
• Experience in highly automated production environments; automotive industry experience is an advantage.
• Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities with a passion for developing others.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles, Standardized Work, 5S, Andon, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to manage fast-paced operations and make data-driven decisions.
• Open mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn and grow.
• Good English and Slovak communication skills, with motivation to continue developing language proficiency.

Compensation

Base Monthly Salary (Gross) for this position starts from 1.900 EUR.

* 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.
 
Additional benefits:

• Summer & Winter Pay;
• Annual Volvo Bonus depending on performance and company's financial results;
• 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.