Body Shop Group Leader

About the role

Shape the future of mobility at Mercedes-Benz Vans, where interdisciplinary teams develop safer, simpler, and more sustainable transportation solutions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to pioneering projects in a collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical and disciplinary lead of the production group.
• Oversee, organize, and coordinate all work content of the group to meet production and quality targets.
• Motivate, support, develop, and challenge team members to reach their optimal potential.
• Manage communication flow to the team and to management.
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes, efficiency, product quality, environment, and ergonomics.
• Identify trouble areas and resolve issues, including ordering materials or spare parts as needed.
• Administer company policies and procedures.
• Assume ownership and accountability for personnel management, including evaluations, coaching, counseling, resource planning, and team building.
• Coordinate schedules, workflow, vacation, employee shifts, qualifications, and schedules.
• Provide feedback to involved departments to improve overall plant performance.
• Prepare and present reports based on data to management and other stakeholders.
• Introduce measures for positive employee development and resolve complex employee issues.
• Facilitate and participate in regularly scheduled meetings.
• Directly supervise multiple team leaders and indirectly manage 30-50 associates in an automotive facility.
• Engage in project management and workshop involvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desired.
• For internal employees: Successful completion of PV-45 or currently fulfilling the position of Group Leader.

Skills

• Automotive industry experience is a plus, particularly in Body Shop, welding, or supervisory roles.
• Highly flexible with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and computer skills.
• Able to problem-solve and apply "root cause analysis."
• Experience in welding technologies such as MIG, MAG, spot, and laser welding is preferred.

Benefits

• Employee mobile phone options.
• Health initiatives.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee events.
• Parking availability.

Location: Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, 8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy, Charleston, 29456.