Group Leader Maintenance - Body Shop

Mercedes-Benz Group•Charleston, SC

4d•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. Job Overview: Manages the safety, productivity, training, morale, and security of a Team. Monitors production equipment and meets established equipment availability targets. Possesses strong expertise in multiple technical work areas. Directly responsible for skilled Team Members.

Requirements

Highly knowledgeable of repair work including necessary disassembly and re-assembly of production equipment
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 atysertertaertaasdf plus.s
Able to problem solve. Understands and applies "root cause analysis".
High School Diploma and 3+ years of Supervisory experience in a Manufacturing environment.
Internal Employees: Completed successfully PV-45 or currently fulfilling position of Group Leader.

Responsibilities

Acts as the technical and disciplinary lead of the group.
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.
Drives continuous improvement for production processes, efficiency, product quality, environment, and ergonomics. Identifies trouble areas and resolves issues.
Facilitates and participates in regularly scheduled meetings.
Introduces measures for positive development of employees. Resolves complex employee issues.
Manages flow of communication to the team and to management.
Oversees, organizes, and coordinates all work content of the group. Motivates, supports, develops, and challenges team members to their optimal potential.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Prepares reports based on data. Presents findings to management and others.
Provides feedback to all involved departments to improve overall performance of the plant.
Resolves issues that are varied and non-routine. May order materials and/or spare parts.