Assembly Production Manager

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
• Works closely with different departments on the development and implementation of production processes
• Manages 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 team meetings
• Participates in regularly scheduled Assembly meetings
• Will perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage 2-3 Group leaders as direct reports 150 - 250 indirect reports;
• Leads team members in organizational culture, values and guidelines; defines performance goals, conducts performance evaluations; effectively communicates and engages team member to meet objectives; Responsible for team member development and qualification.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in planning, development, and implementation of production processes and technologies. Including experience in a leadership role; directing, training, mentoring, and developing team members in a fast paced environment.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Internal candidates should have completed PV-44.

Financial Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the budget for the associated area; Manages budget and team member allocation efficiently.

• Conveys budget distribution and cost saving processes to colleagues.

Knowledge and Skills

• Qualified candidate must have extensive knowledge in Assembly shop systems
• Must have excellent knowledge in LEAN manufacturing and how to apply it in a modern work environment
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in an intercultural, fast paced, changing, and growing environment

We are all in for change. Are you too? Apply now.

If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products.

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that produces Sprinter vans for t