Volvo Group Operations Graduate Program – Logistics Engineer CDC Ghent

Job title:

Volvo Group Operations Graduate Program – Logistics Engineer CDC Ghent

Company:

Volvo Group

Job description

Start de motor van jouw carrière in de hoogste versnelling en rijd samen met Volvo Group de toekomst tegemoet!Wij zijn gevestigd in Gent, waar we de grootste truckfabriek en distributiecentra van ons bedrijf hebben.Hier werken we aan de nieuwste ontwikkelingen in transport en logistiek. Ons merk bestaat al vele jaren en heeft wereldwijd een sterke positie in de markt.“Driving prosperity through transport solutions”Waarom Volvo Group?Wij zijn een internationaal bedrijf met locaties in meer dan 18 landen, verspreid over Europa, Noord-Amerika en Azië. Bij Volvo maak je deel uit van de Zweedse werkcultuur: we werken samen, vertrouwen elkaar en zoeken altijd naar nieuwe manieren om vooruitgang te boeken. Met onze focus op elektrische trucks, CO₂-neutrale productie en technologieën die de verkeersveiligheid verbeteren, zijn we zeer toegewijd aan milieuvriendelijke en klantgerichte productie, omdat wij geloven in een betere wereld voor iedereen.Wat drijft ons?Bij Volvo Group vinden we het belangrijk om te werken volgens onze kernwaarden: kwaliteit, veiligheid en zorg voor het milieu. Deze waarden vormen de basis van alles wat we doen. We richten ons niet alleen op klanttevredenheid, maar ook op het verbeteren van de samenleving en het ondersteunen van onze werknemers. Bij Volvo werken betekent samen vooruitgang boeken, zowel voor het bedrijf, onze werknemers, als voor de samenlevingWat bieden we jou aan?Als nieuwkomer bij Volvo Group krijg je de kans om te werken in een dynamische en internationale omgeving, waar je de nieuwste technologieën in de transport- en logistieke sector toepast. We bieden interne opleidingen op de site en workshops over de nieuwste werkmethodes. Daarnaast werk je samen met ervaren professionals die hun kennis graag met jou delen. Dit alles biedt jou de mogelijkheid om te groeien, je talenten te benutten en je toekomst in de sector vorm te geven. En natuurlijk kun je in onze gezellige cafetaria de beroemde Zweedse balletjes proeven!Grijp je kans!Volvo heeft jou nodig om onze missie verder te zetten. De sleutel naar ons succes zijn mensen zoals jij, die ons willen helpen groeien. Samen zetten we een stap naar een betere toekomst. Jouw bijdrage maakt het verschil!Klaar om de stap te zetten?Volvo Group Operations Graduate ProgramIf you are up for the challenge of developing our future Operations and want to be a part of the innovative world of Volvo Group, this is the graduate program for you!During 15 intense and exciting months, our Operations Graduate Program will give you a holistic view of our operational and logistic activities, including both the local and global perspective. You will be working with the technologies of tomorrow, building the products of the future – electric, connected, and automated. In parallel, you will grow as a person, through individual and team development sessions.You will have a permanent position from day one, with a manager and mentor to support you. You will experience several local and international on the job-rotations and work on business-critical projects developing your competencies for tomorrow. You will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business such as manufacturing, health and safety, quality, and continuous improvements, while also learning about the end-to-end supply chain, aftermarket parts and our remanufacturing operations. In addition, you will gather with other program participants to take part in trainings and events designed to help you grow into your future career at the Volvo Group. We offer the opportunity for you to be part of our digital transformation, applying new technologies to connect and automate our processes. Together we work with AI, data science, machine learning, circular systems, virtual manufacturing and more, to build our full electric or autonomous products.If rotational development, a global set up and designing the world of tomorrow are aspects you are looking for in your next job context, this position might be something for you.Our organizationService Market Logistics is one of our well-respected departments at Volvo Group. It is with great pride that we look upon our Ghent distribution center, being the biggest DC of the Volvo Group worldwide. It holds spare parts for multiple brands of the Volvo Group, for example Volvo Trucks, Construction Equipment, Volvo Busses, and the marine- and industrial engines.Being successful in the long run, that is our vision! Therefore, next to storage we also offer multiple secondary activities, focusing on delivery precision, service, and efficiency.How will you make an impact?Working on the warehouse for the future, you contribute to the continuous improvement of safety, quality, lead time, cost efficiency, environmental impact, and employee satisfaction.To achieve these goals, a close collaboration with Continuous Improvement teams and cross-functional work over departments is key. Through this, you contribute to the future Warehouse Masterplans. Next to that, you tackle operational problems hands-on, ensuring practical and robust solutions. But most of all, you support operations with the implementation of future logistic projects (lay-outs, flows, warehouse storage…)On a day-to-day basis, you develop production means and processes according to the lean concepts, but you also investigate new technologies, automation and identify what can be applied at CDC Ghent. You know how to consult and analyze data, prepare detailed reports and presentations for different stakeholders on different levels, highlighting key findings and recommendations.Are you the one?

• Master in Civil/Industrial Engineering, Master of Science, Master in Economics
• A passion for logistics and digitalization
• Experience with data analytics is an advantage
• In this truly global program, communication will be in English, hence you need to be fluent in both speaking and writing in English

What’s in it for you?Over 15 exciting months, this program will give you a comprehensive view of the Volvo Group’s global truck manufacturing organization. You’ll explore our brands, plants, logistics, and key business areas like manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement. You’ll also engage with emerging technologies and develop future-ready skills.From day one, you’ll hold a permanent position, supported by a manager and mentor, with opportunities for “on-the-job” rotations and real project experience. Through team development sessions and learning modules, you’ll connect with other participants and grow into your future career at Volvo.Let’s do this!Interested in joining us as operations graduate? Do you want to be the new member in the team? Meet Laura, Lead from the Warehouse Engineering Team, check out ourvideo and apply now!

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Location

Gand, Flandre-Orientale

Job date

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:47:21 GMT

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