Assembly Operations Leader – Lean Manufacturing & Innovation

Daimler AG; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is seeking a senior leader to drive the development and implementation of manual and automated production systems. You will own your area of responsibility, ensuring volume and costs goals, high quality standards, and a safe working environment while guiding adoption of new production technologies.

You will analyze and plan technical and process developments, collaborate with multiple departments to optimize plant utilization, manage budgets and personnel, and lead lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years in planning, development, and implementation of production processes/technologies.
• Leadership experience preferred; PV-44 for internal candidates.
• Extensive knowledge of Assembly shop systems and lean manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal skills in intercultural, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Define budgets and scheduling; track budget achievement and costs.
• Contribute to development of implementation strategies and new production technologies.
• Oversee deployment of production tech and drive continuous process improvements.
• Manage personnel, machinery, and materials to ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Collaborate with departments on the development and optimization of production processes.
• Lead area meetings and participate in assembly meetings.
• Ensure safety, quality, and delivery targets; apply lean manufacturing concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PV-44

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is seeking a senior leader to drive the development and implementation of manual and automated production systems. You will own your area of responsibility, ensuring volume and costs goals, high quality standards, and a safe working environment while guiding adoption of new production technologies.

You will analyze and plan technical and process developments, collaborate with multiple departments to optimize plant utilization, manage budgets and personnel, and lead lean