Body Shop Team Leader - 1st Shift

Mercedes-Benz Vans•Charleston, SC
•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • Completed MBV Team Leader Training Program
  • Knowledge of Body Shop operations
  • High school Diploma or GED Required
  • 4+ years relevant experience; OR relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR relevant associates degree + 1 year relevant experience

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of welding, gluing, metal finish, ultrasonic weld inspection, weld destruct, hydraulic, pneumatic, metal processing or data processing
  • 5+ years relevant experience; OR relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR relevant associates degree + 2 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Machine feeding, set ups, operation of automated and robotic welding machines
  • Monitor and set up machinery for optimal performance
  • Sanding, grinding and deburring of metals
  • Work with hand, power, and pneumatic tools
  • Perform quality and visual inspection of final welds
  • Assemble and fabricate metal structure according to work specifications
  • Read and interpret diagrams and blueprints of the process
  • Efficiently and safely load machines with required parts and identify any issues that arise
  • Participate in the Continuous Improvement Program
  • Must successfully pass assessment testing
  • Communicate, improve and monitor standards
  • Test and adaption of the timelines of the SABs/ASBs
  • Coordination of the absence planning (vacation, free shifts, …)
  • Execution of one point lessons (in coordination with E5)
  • Organize and execute shift organization (according to local regulations)
  • Supervision and adaption of SOS and marking/inscription
  • Establish rotation plan (in coordination with the team) and guarantee the adherence
  • Guarantee and execute Q-Check (at product)
  • Maintain board with indicators/ process folder
  • Follow measurements, escalation via E5 if necessary
  • Follow the adherence of the team targets
  • Initiate and regulate problem solving process, error response to causer
  • Develop and update qualification matrix (in coordination with the team)
  • Rework in the close environment
  • Accomplishment of corrective action process (analysis and allocation of errors, remedial action, testing of the efficacy)
  • Support during Q-Stop
  • Check of employees according to the adherence of standards
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