Operations Graduate Program

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Location:

Oostakker, BE, 9041

Position Type: Graduate

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.

If 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.

At the Group Trucks Operation Plant in Ghent, we build around 200 heavy-duty trucks per day. Guided by Continuous Improvement, the assembly plant provides a challenging working environment where our Customers’ Success is our number one priority. We are proud to deliver high quality trucks built with passion.

In this role you play a crucial role in our digital journey and help us speed up the digital transformation of operations and supporting services in our factory. Your data solutions support the entire plant in making informed decisions based on data analysis and insights. As an E2E data analyst you will design, develop, deploy and maintain the data solutions you create.

On a day-to-day basis you will take care of:

• Data oriented business analysis
• Data collection from existing and new sources e.g. via IoT
• Data Cleaning and preparation for analysis
• Data Validation and Quality Assurance: ensure the accuracy and reliability of data, conducting quality assurance tests and verifying the integrity of data sources.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: use statistical methods and analytical tools to analyze data and interpret the results to provide actionable insights
• Data Visualization: translate data results into appropriate formats (report, chart, dashboards) to facilitate decision making
• Creation, maintenance & optimization of operational reports that support E2E flows in our plant e.g. OMS
• Identifying use cases for ML, AI and driving pilots to discover the learnings
• Solving E2E Data related questions from local colleagues
• Representing our plant on a regional level in data related topics

You as a person:

• Are a curious and engaged digital native who loves finding new ways of doing things using the newest digital innovations.
• Love to see the details and how they are connected to the bigger picture
• Are good at building relationships with different types of people on all levels in the business and IT organization
• Communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Have a can-do attitude with drive and energy for improvements and change

To succeed in this role we believe you have:

• A master's degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn Power BI, Power Platform, Thingworx, Databricks, SQL and Python
• A passion for working with data in a broad perspective
• The ability to translate data insights into actions
• A high level of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Data Architecture Knowledge: Understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and database management to ensure efficient data flow and accessibility.

If you're seeking global exposure and the chance to shape the future, this role could be your next step.

Curious to find out more? Check this video and join one of our former graduates on his tour at our Ghent site.

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.