Assembly Team Leader - 2nd Shift

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About the role

Coordinate the day-to-day activities of a production team to ensure manufacturing operations align with established specifications and schedules. Support team members at Mercedes-Benz Vans in building state-of-the-art vans for the American automotive market. This position is for 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in team and group meetings
• Support vehicle assembly at assigned work stations on a moving assembly line by following defined procedures
• Assist with minor product or component assembly within routine and highly repetitive operations
• Transport necessary materials and parts to designated areas of the assembly line
• Perform basic equipment adjustments and routine maintenance
• Perform miscellaneous tasks such as cleaning and maintaining the work area
• Work according to established trade and shop practices and defined procedures
• Complete and ensure availability of appropriate documentation related to the production process
• All other duties as assigned

Technical Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mastery of work responsibilities
• Regular co-working at assigned work stations
• Act as reliever/supporter for team members with minimal qualifications
• Provide short-term replacement for scheduled or unscheduled absences
• Identify and eradicate non-standard components
• Support assembly of vans with special equipment
• Function as utility person and replacement to ensure workflow continuity
• Control material availability and verify installation as needed
• Support resolution of team internal cooperation problems
• Report disruptions and organize disruption management

Requirements

• Completed MBV Team Leader Training Program
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits plan with 401k matching
• Company-provided mobile phone (possible)
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Employee discounts
• Employee events
• On-site parking

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is a Ladson, South Carolina–based production plant manufacturing Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The facility opened in 2018 and is a key part of the global production network, selected to produce the all-new eSprinter beginning in 2024. The company actively supports the local community through donations, STEM education initiatives, and volunteer programs.