Assembly Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Mercedes-Benz Group AG; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (MBV Charleston) seeks a shift-based supervisor for the Drivetrain area to coordinate daily production activities at the Charleston plant. You will lead a team on a moving assembly line, ensuring adherence to procedures and quality standards while driving efficiency and safety.

The position emphasizes teamwork, willingness to supervise under guidance, and the ability to manage routine tasks and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Completed MBV Team Leader Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of a team of production workers on the moving assembly line.
• Support assembly of the vehicle at the assigned work station following defined procedures.
• Assist with basic equipment adjustments and routine maintenance.
• Ensure documentation related to the production process is completed and available.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and safety per defined practices.
• Support the team to ensure smooth workflow and timely production.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Completed MBV Team Leader Training Program

Job description

Aufgaben

Shape the future today.

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. 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. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

Job Overview:

Coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of production workers to ensure that 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.

SHIFT: This position is for 3rd shift - Drivetrain

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Conduct and participate in team and group meetings


• Supports the assembly of the vehicle at the assigned work station on a moving assembly line by following defined procedures.


• Assists with minor products or components with small number of details within routine and highly repetitive assembly operations


• Helps transport necessary materials and/or parts to designated areas of the assembly line


• Performs basic equipment adjustments and routing maintenance


• May perform miscellaneous jobs such as cleaning and maintaining work area


• Works according to established trade and shop practices and defined procedures


• Completes and ensure availability of appropriate documentation related to the production process


• Works under close supervision


• All other duties, as assigned

TECHNICAL SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

• Mastery of work responsibilities


• Regular co-working in the working stations


• Reliever/supporter in the case of minimal qualifications


• Short term replacement for (un)scheduled temporary absence according to regulation


• Eradication of components which are not the defined standard


• Support in the case of vans with special equipment


• Function as utility person and replacement


• Support of the team to ensure a frictionless workflow


• Control availability of material (check installation if necessary)


• Support process of solving team internal cooperation problems


• Report disruptions, organize disruption management

Qualifikationen

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed MBV Team Leader Training Program


• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. 0-2 years of experience

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (\"MBV Charleston\") is a Ladson, South Carolina-based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The Sprinter plant officially opened in 2018 and serves as a key part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network. MBV Charleston was selected as the first plant in this network to produce the all-new eSprinter, beginning in 2024. The company also continues to invest in the local community through donations to non-profits and schools, as well as active support of STEM education initiatives and volunteer programs.

Since 2006, Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the United States. In 2025, the plant celebrated the assembly of the 5,000,000th Sprinter in the Mercedes-Benz global production network. The U.S. remains the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany.

https://mbvcharleston.com/