Assembly Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Job Overview

Coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of production workers to ensure manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and schedules. Support team members at Mercedes-Benz Vans building state-of-the-art vans for the American automotive market. This position is for 2nd shift.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in team and group meetings.
• Support vehicle assembly at the assigned workstation on a moving assembly line by following defined procedures.
• Assist with minor products or components within routine and highly repetitive assembly operations.
• Help transport necessary materials and parts to designated areas of the assembly line.
• Perform basic equipment adjustments and routine maintenance.
• Clean and maintain the work area as needed.
• Work according to established trade and shop practices and defined procedures.
• Complete and ensure availability of appropriate production documentation.
• Work under close supervision.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Technical Supervisory Responsibilities

• Master work responsibilities and regularly work at the production stations.
• Provide relief and support for minimally qualified team members.
• Provide short-term replacement during scheduled or unscheduled temporary absences according to regulations.
• Identify and remove components that do not meet defined standards.
• Support vans with special equipment.
• Function as a utility person and replacement.
• Support the team in maintaining a frictionless workflow.
• Control material availability and check installation when necessary.
• Support resolution of team-internal cooperation problems.
• Report disruptions and organize disruption management.

Qualifications

• Completed MBV Team Leader Training Program.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience.

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits plan with 401(k) matching, possible mobile phone, health benefits, employee discounts, employee events, and parking.

Company Information

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is a Ladson, South Carolina-based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and providing equal employment opportunity.