Paint Shop Group Lead (2nd Shift) — Elevate Quality & Team

Daimler AG (Canada); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Benefits plan with 401k matching

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in South Carolina is seeking a Paint Shop Group Leader for 2nd shift to oversee safety, productivity, training, morale, and security of the production group. You will monitor production, drive improvements, and manage a team of 3–6 leaders and up to 42 workers in a busy automotive assembly facility.

The role requires supervisory experience in manufacturing and knowledge of paint processes. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in paint applications is a plus, specifically in Pretreatment and E-Coat is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is desired.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the technical and disciplinary lead of the group.
• Oversees, organizes, and coordinates all work content of the group; motivates, supports, develops, and challenges team members.
• Manages flow of communication to the team and to management.
• Drives continuous improvement for production processes, efficiency, product quality, environment, and ergonomics.
• Identifies trouble areas and resolves issues.
• Administer company policies and procedures.
• Assumes ownership and accountability for personnel management: evaluations, coaching, scheduling, and team building.
• Coordinates schedules and workflow for the team; plans and approves vacations and shifts.
• Provides feedback to involved departments to improve plant performance.
• Prepares reports and presents findings to management.
• Introduces measures for positive development of employees and resolves complex issues.
• Resolves issues that are varied and non-routine; may order materials/spare parts.
• Facilitates and participates in meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 3 to 6 team leaders reporting to the Group Leader in Paint; responsibility for up to 42 workers.
• Project management and workshop involvement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Paint applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in South Carolina is seeking a Paint Shop Group Leader for 2nd shift to oversee safety, productivity, training, morale, and security of the production group. You will monitor production, drive improvements, and manage a team of 3–6 leaders and up to 42 workers in a busy automotive assembly facility.

The role requires supervisory experience in manufacturing and knowledge of paint processes. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential.