Manager Assembly

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

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: Leads the development and implementation of manual and automated production systems. Takes ownership of their area of responsibility by insuring volume and costs goals, high quality standards are met, while providing a safe working environment for all employees. Assists with implementation of new production technologies. Responsible for analyzing and strategic planning of technical and process developments.

Responsibilities

• Defines budgets and scheduling; tracks budget achievement and costs
• Contributes to the development of implementation strategies
• Oversees the development and implementation of new production technologies and ensures continued process improvements
• Manages personnel, machinery, and materials efficiently to guarantee on time delivery and compliance of budget
• Works closely with different departments on the development and implementation of production processes
• Managing Projects as well as collaborates with project managers on optimization of plant utilization
• Ensures that the expected level of safety, quality, quantity, and deadlines of the production process are met. Implements lean manufacturing concepts to achieve goals
• Considers and ensures compliance of product-specific and plant-specific environmental concerns and government regulations
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, directives, and work agreements
• Leads regularly scheduled area of responsibility team meetings
• Participates in regularly scheduled Assembly meetings
• Will perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities:

2-3 Group leaders as direct reports 150 - 250 indirect reports; Leads employees in line with organizational culture, values and guidelines; defines performance goals, conducts performance reviews; effectively communicates and engages employees to meet objectives; Responsible for employee development and qualification.

Financial Responsibilities:

Plan and manage the budget for the associated area; Manages budget and personnel allocation efficiently. Conveys budget distribution and cost saving processes to colleagues.

Qualifikationen

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in planning, development, and implementation of production processes and technologies. Experience in a leadership role preferred; Internal candidates require completed PV-44.

Knowledge and Skills:

Extensive knowledge in Assembly shop systems.

Excellent knowledge in LEAN manufacturing and how to apply it in a modern work environment.

Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in an intercultural, fast paced, changing, and growing environment.

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.