Body Shop Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Ladson (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC in Ladson, SC seeks a Body Shop Team Leader for 2nd shift to lead ongoing manufacturing operations at the MBV Charleston facility. The role focuses on welding machine operation, quality checks, and adherence to safety standards within a dynamic production environment.

The ideal candidate has MBV Team Leader training and solid Body Shop knowledge, with 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Machine feeding, set ups, operation of automated and robotic welding machines.
• Monitor and set up machinery for optimal performance.
• Sanding, grinding and deburring of metals.
• Work with hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Perform quality and visual inspection of final welds.
• Assemble and fabricate metal structure according to work specifications.
• Read and interpret diagrams and blueprints.
• Efficiently and safely load machines with required parts and identify issues.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Program.
• Must pass assessment testing.

Skills

Team leadership

Body Shop operations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4+ years relevant experience

Relevant certificate + 3 years

Associate degree + 1 year

Job description

Job Description - Body Shop Team Leader - 2nd Shift (MER00047OH)

Description

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.

Shift: This position is being offered on 2nd shift

Essential Job Functions may include:

• Machine feeding, set ups, operation of automated and robotic welding machines
• Monitor and set up machinery for optimal performance
• Sanding, grinding and deburring of metals
• Work with hand, power, and pneumatic tools
• Perform quality and visual inspection of final welds
• Assemble and fabricate metal structure according to work specifications
• Read and interpret diagrams and blueprints of the process
• Efficiently and safely load machines with required parts and identify any issues that arise
• Participate in the Continuous Improvement Program
• Must successfully pass assessment testing
• Prefer knowledge of welding, gluing, metal finish, ultrasonic weld inspection, weld destruct, hydraulic, pneumatic, metal processing or data processing

Technical lead of the team:

• Communicate, improve and monitor standards
• Test and adaption of the timelines of the SABs/ASBs
• Coordination of the absence planning (vacation, free shifts, …)
• Execution of one point lessons (in coordination with E5)
• Organize and execute shift organization (according to local regulations)
• Supervision and adaption of SOS and marking/inscription,
• Establish rotation plan (in coordination with the team) and guarantee the adherence
• Guarantee and execute Q-Check (at product)
• Maintain board with indicators/ process folder
• Follow measurements, escalation via E5 if necessary
• Follow the adherence of the team targets
• Initiate and regulate problem solving process, error response to causer
• Develop and update qualification matrix (in coordination with the team)
• Rework in the close environment
• Accomplishment of corrective action process (analysis and allocation of errors, remedial action, testing of the efficacy)
• Check of employees according to the adherence of standards

Qualifications

Qualifications:

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

Mercedes Benz Vans can hand you the keys for an exciting career in the automotive manufacturing industry. The division of Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products. If you are interested in joining an outstanding company, we welcome you to apply.

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/

Organization

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC

Primary Location

United States of America-South Carolina-Charlston

Work Locations

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy 8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy Charleston 29456