Line Control Specialist

Mercedes-Benz Group AG; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation & benefits plan

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in North Charleston, SC is seeking a logistics-focused professional to support production continuity and line readiness. You will help manage production restrictions, coordinate blocking/unblocking of units, and assist with restart activities after outages to keep the factory synchronized.

You will also participate in root cause analyses, implement countermeasures, and support releases for PRO1/PRO2 vehicles and trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related Engineering field preferred.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in logistics/manufacturing is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production restrictions by steering contingency rules.
• Assist with blocking/unblocking units based on input from logistics engineering and production.
• Assist with restart activities after outages to ensure synchronized factory operations.
• Aid root cause analysis for production disruptions and implement counter measures.
• Support controlled releases for special car programs and codes.
• Participate in line set-ups for engineering enhancements and trials.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Team oriented

Planning and proactive skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related Engineering

Tools

iPortal

Gepard

VANIS

Job description

Tasks

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:

Support the factory steering by setting up respectively modifying parameter

Support the factory steering by setting up respectively modifying parameter of production systems like iPortal (shift schedule, target values), Gepard, VANIS, etc. Continuously monitoring and ensuring best flow of factory. Blocking of vehicles based on inputs. Support failure analyses, determine containments and counter measures
counter measure

Responsibilities:

• Maintain production restrictions by steering contingency rules
• Assist with Blocking/unblocking units based on input majorly from logistic engineering,and production
• Assist with restart activities after unforeseen situations (for e.g. power outage, Gepard rebooting, etc.) to ensure synchronized factory
• Aid and participate root cause analysis for disruptions in production in relation to sequence. Determine containments & counter measures including follow up of the same as well as assessing effectiveness
• Assist with controlled releases for special cars like PRO1 or PRO2 vehicles, trail cars, codes etc.
• Participate and assist with line set-ups in preparation for engineering enhancements, trials, shut downs.
• Steering vehicle ratio based on program requirements and production output
• Participates in regular scheduled meetings
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or in a related Engineering field uis preferred, but not necessarily required
• Minimum of 0-3 years of relevant professional experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a Logistics oriented environment within a manufacturing setting, with strong emphasis on project management and process planning preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with all levels of management, executive/senior staff
• Highly motivated self-starter; Team oriented; outstanding planning and proactive skills.

• 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.