Manager, Regional Distribution Center

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. 

Openings available for Manager, Regional Distribution Center at Volvo Group North America, LLC in Elkridge, Maryland.  Manage all KPIs across the distribution center with clear strategies for meeting or exceeding current targets. Develop key processes to ensure the operation reaches a high level of autonomy. Implement the Volvo Production System (VPS) as the guiding principle for all RDC activities. Develop strong collaboration through regular communication: daily team meetings, weekly management meetings, monthly town halls, etc. Foster employee engagement through collaborative efforts, idea generation, and continuous improvement activities as measured by the annual employee engagement survey. Use existing data and reports to identify improvement opportunities. Foster a “data driven” mindset across the leadership team. Engage in performance management and career development dialogue with your team. Actively participate in the recruitment and hiring process, to ensure staffing levels are maintained with quality talent. Leverage best practices from other Volvo sites. Maintain compliance with company policy/procedures as required. Support other related projects or assignments as directed by the NA Director. Be a local change agent, pushing to continuously challenge the status quo, and find new ways to achieve SML NA business strategies.

Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field and 5 years of experience working in warehousing or logistics operations.  Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following: using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and technology; performing inventory control and management; performing budget management and cost control; managing and building teams; managing hiring processes; and using LEAN Leadership (VPS). Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

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 $148,227 - $196,200 annually, 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.

Please apply online at: https://jobs.volvogroup.com/.

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.

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.