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Job Overview
Manages the safety, productivity, training, morale, and security of a Production Group. Monitors production and meets established production and quality targets. Possesses strong expertise in multiple technical work areas. Directly responsible for Team Leaders and indirectly responsible for Team Members.
Responsibilities
- Acts as the technical and disciplinary lead of the group.
- Oversees, organizes, and coordinates all work content of the group.
- Motivates, supports, develops, and challenges team members to their optimal potential.
- Manages communication flow to the team and management.
- Drives continuous improvement for production processes, efficiency, product quality, environment, and ergonomics.
- Identifies trouble areas and resolves issues.
- Administers company policies and procedures.
- Manages evaluations, reviews, coaching, counseling, resource planning, and team building.
- Coordinates schedules and workflow for the team.
- Plans, controls, and approves vacation, employee shifts, qualifications, and schedules.
- Provides feedback to departments to improve overall plant performance.
- Prepares data-based reports and presents findings to management and others.
- Introduces measures for positive employee development.
- Resolves complex, varied, and non-routine employee issues.
- May order materials and spare parts.
- Facilitates and participates in regularly scheduled meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Three to six team leaders report to the Group Leader in Paint, with responsibility for up to 42 workers in an automotive assembly facility. The role includes project management and workshop involvement.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma and 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in paint applications is a plus; experience with Pretreatment and E-Coat is desired.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desired.
- Highly flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Automotive industry experience is a plus.
- Ability to problem solve and understand and apply root cause analysis.
Internal employees must have successfully completed PV-45.
Company
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that assembles Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner brands. The facility provides more than 1,600 jobs and supports additional regional employment through suppliers.
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified applicants and employees.
Benefits
- Mobile phone for employees
- Possible health benefits
- Discounts for employees
- Possible employee events
- Parking
Contact
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC
8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy
Charleston, SC 29456
Lauren Ramel: lauren.ramel@mercedes-benz.com