Production Group Leader: Body Shop & Process Innovator

Daimler AG; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in South Carolina seeks a Production Group Supervisor to lead a team, ensure safety and quality, and drive improvements in production processes. The role focuses on directing team leaders, coordinating workflows, and maintaining high performance in a manufacturing environment.

You will oversee scheduling, staff development, and interaction with management while upholding company policies and safety standards. Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3+ years of Supervisory experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is desired
• Internal Employees: Completed PV-45 or currently fulfilling position of Group Leader

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: 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.
• Multiple team leaders reporting to the Group Leader
• Responsibility for typically 30-50 associates in an automotive facility
• Project management and workshop involvement

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma

PV-45 internal

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in South Carolina seeks a Production Group Supervisor to lead a team, ensure safety and quality, and drive improvements in production processes. The role focuses on directing team leaders, coordinating workflows, and maintaining high performance in a manufacturing environment.

You will oversee scheduling, staff development, and interaction with management while upholding company policies and safety standards. Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing is essential.