Body Shop Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Shape the future today. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe.

This position is being offered on 2nd shift.

Essential Job Functions

• Feed machines, set up and operate automated and robotic welding machines.
• Monitor and set up machinery for optimal performance.
• Sand, grind, and deburr metals.
• Work with hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Perform quality and visual inspections of final welds.
• Assemble and fabricate metal structures according to work specifications.
• Read and interpret process diagrams and blueprints.
• Load machines safely and efficiently with required parts and identify issues.
• Participate in the Continuous Improvement Program.
• Successfully pass assessment testing.
• Knowledge of welding, gluing, metal finishing, ultrasonic weld inspection, weld destruct, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, metal processing, or data processing is preferred.

Technical Lead of the Team

• Communicate, improve, and monitor standards.
• Test and adapt SAB and ASB timelines.
• Coordinate absence planning.
• Execute one-point lessons in coordination with E5.
• Organize and execute shift organization according to local regulations.
• Supervise and adapt SOS and marking or inscription.
• Establish rotation plans and guarantee adherence.
• Guarantee and execute product quality checks.
• Maintain boards with indicators and process folders.
• Follow measurements and escalate via E5 when necessary.
• Monitor adherence to team targets.
• Initiate and regulate problem-solving processes and error responses.
• Develop and update the qualification matrix.
• Perform rework in the close environment.
• Complete corrective action processes, including error analysis, remedial action, and efficacy testing.
• Support Q-Stop activities.
• Check employees’ adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Completed MBV Team Leader Training Program.
• Knowledge of Body Shop operations.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Required: 4+ years of relevant experience; or a relevant certificate and 3 years of relevant experience; or a relevant associate degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred: 5+ years of relevant experience; or a relevant certificate and 4 years of relevant experience; or a relevant associate degree and 2 years of relevant experience.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of its team and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified applicants.

Company

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 supports local nonprofits, schools, STEM education initiatives, and volunteer programs.

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC
8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy
Charleston, SC 29456
Lauren Ramel: lauren.ramel@mercedes-benz.com