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Job Overview:
The Production Manager for the Paint Shop for third shift 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
- 2-3 Group leaders as direct reports 150 - 250 indirect reports
- Leads employees in line with organizational culture, values and guidelines
- defines performance goals, conducts performance reviews
- effectively communicates and engages employees to meet objectives
- Responsible for employee development and qualification
- 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
- Managing 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 area of responsibility team meetings
- Participates in regularly scheduled Paint Shop meetings
- Will perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in planning, development, and implementation of production processes and technologies.
- At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role; directing, training, mentoring, and developing personnel in a high demanding environment.
- Has extensive knowledge in Paint Shop systems.
- Has excellent knowledge in LEAN manufacturing and how to apply it in a modern work environment.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in an intercultural, fast paced, changing, and growing environment.
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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 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 invested 500 million U.S. dollars in the construction of a new Sprinter production plant in addition to an expansion of the previous assembly operations. In September 2018, MBV officially opened its new plant, located next to existing operations in the North Charleston area. The MBV facility will provide up to 1,300 jobs by the end of the decade and is expected to create at least 600 additional jobs in the region through its suppliers.
More than 130,000 Sprinters have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations in the U.S. since 2006. The U.S. is now 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.
Training will be at no charge to trainees.
Successful completion of the training program carries no obligation to accept any offer of employment, nor is an offer guaranteed.
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