Description:
ABOUT VOLGREN:
Established in 1977, Volgren is Australia’s largest and most successful bus body manufacturer, with three production facilities located in Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia. Our Aftersales support extends across four states: VIC, QLD, WA, and NSW.
We partner with some of the world’s leading chassis manufacturers, including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, and MAN. Most recently, we delivered Queensland’s first electric bus on a BYD chassis, a significant milestone in sustainable transport.
Our commitment to exceptional manufacturing standards, cutting-edge technology, and unmatched after-sales service ensures that our customers can rely on quality, innovation, and performance.
At Volgren, we’re passionate about providing great working and learning opportunities for people who want to grow, develop new skills, and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence. We champion new ideas, support each other, and take pride in delivering high-quality products.
We also prioritise a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to the future of electric vehicle manufacturing.
Our Values
- Respect and Appreciation of People
- Making it Happen with Excellence
- Customer Satisfaction
- Ethics and Integrity
- Sustainability
- Teamwork
Benefits
- The opportunity to build on your current skills and open further doors in the manufacturing industry.
- The opportunity to enroll in our National Upskilling Program as part our commitment towards your Learning and Development
- Continue to be a part of a growth orientated global organisation.
- Local and international career opportunities with Volgren Australia and Marcopolo
- Contribute to the local content supported by the government
- Ability to work within a close team environment
- Opportunity to travel interstate
- Be part of the National Incentive Program
- Clean and safe work conditions
- Opportunity to cross skill with different section/departments
- Close to public transport
- 24/7 Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free onsite parking available
- Working in a well set up facility with modern equipment
Key Responsibilities:
- Be accountable for the company's KPI’s
- Lead and supervise the paint team to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality standards.
- Work closely with other departments to meet production schedules and quality expectations.
- Ensure and continuously improve a safe working environment for all by enforcing the Volgren Code of Conduct, Safety, Environmental, and PPE policies.
- Maintain and improve 5S principles throughout workplace.
- Lead and engage your team by example and performance to KPI’s.
- Maintain on time delivery of buses to maintenance/service schedule
- Seek smarter ways to service through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Keep a clean and tidy workspace
- Identify and defective items and handle according to established procedures
- Follow all relevant safety guidelines and procedures
- High level of problem-solving ability with focus on root cause elimination.
- Results focused to achieve agreed company goals.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in an operations leadership role, preferably in manufacturing or automotive industries.
- Trade qualifications
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with industry regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol analysis, musculoskeletal evaluation and hearing test
Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
As an Inclusive employer we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous Business Sectors, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability and from disability enterprises, people from Sustainable Regions, Disadvantaged Sectors and Social Enterprises and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to treating every application objectively, follow a coherent screening and interview process and we hire based on attitude, skill and merit.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.*