Paint Shop Group Leader - 2nd Shift

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee phone available

Health measures

Employee discounts available

Employee events

Parking

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, a plant in Ladson, South Carolina, manufactures Sprinter and Metris vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets. This supervisor leads a Production Group, ensuring safety, productivity, training, morale and security while meeting production and quality targets.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and hands-on manufacturing experience; Bachelor’s degree is desirable. Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement and collaboration at MBV.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in paint applications is a plus; Pretreatment and E-Coat desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desired.
• Flexible individual capable of adapting to changing priorities; strong interpersonal & organizational skills.
• Computer skills essential, including Microsoft Office suite; automotive industry experience a plus.
• PV-45 internal requirement completed for internal employees.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the technical and disciplinary lead of the group.
• Oversees, organizes, and coordinates all work content; motivates and develops team members.
• Manages flow of communication to team and management.
• Drives continuous improvement for production processes, efficiency, quality, environment and ergonomics.
• Identifies trouble areas and resolves issues.
• Administers company policies and procedures.
• Manages personnel: evaluations, coaching, resource planning and team building.
• Coordinates schedules and workflow; plans vacations, shifts and qualifications.
• Prepares reports and presents findings to management.
• Leads meetings; participates in project management and shop involvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma + 3+ years supervisory in manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Manages the safety, productivity, training, morale, and security of a Production Group. Monitors production and meets established production and quality targets. Possesses strong expertise in multiple technical work areas. Directly responsible for Team Leaders and indirectly responsible for Team Members.

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 to their optimal potential.
• 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: Responsible for evaluations/reviews, coaching, counselling, resource planning and team building.
• Coordinates schedules and workflow for the team. Plans, controls, and approves vacation, employee shifts, qualifications, and schedules.
• Provides feedback to all involved departments to improve overall performance of the plant.
• Prepares reports based on data. Presents findings to management and others.
• Introduces measures for positive development of employees. Resolves complex employee issues.
• Resolves issues that are varied and non-routine. May order materials and/or spare parts.
• Facilitates and participates in regularly scheduled meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 3 to 6 team leaders reporting to the Group Leader in Paint. Responsibility for (up to) 42 workers in an automotive Assembly facility.
• Project management and work shop involvement

Qualifikationen

• 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
• Highly flexible individual with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills required. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Computer skills essential, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Automotive industry experience a plus.
• Able to problem solve. Understands and applies “root cause analysis”.
• Internal Employees: Completed successfully PV-45

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that assembles Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. The midsize Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are also reassembled at this location.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC has invested more than 500 million U.S. dollars in the new Sprinter plant, which officially opened in 2018. Today the MBV facility provides more than 1,600 jobs and supports at least 600 additional jobs in the region through its suppliers. More than 200,000 Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the U.S. since 2006. Therefore, MBV celebrates a 15-year legacy of SKD production in 2021. The U.S. is the second largest market for Sprinter vans, after Germany.

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.

Benefits

• Mitarbeiterhandy möglich
• Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
• Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich
• Mitarbeiter Events
• Parkplatz

Kontakt

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy29456 CharlestonDetails zum Standort

Lauren Ramel E-Mail: [e-mail]