Assembly Shop Group Leader - Quality Gate

Assembly Shop Group Leader - Quality Gate

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SHIFT: 3rd shift

Manages the safety, productivity, training, morale, and security of a Production Group. Monitors production and meets established production and quality targets. Possesses strong expertise in multiple technical work areas. Directly responsible for Team Leaders and indirectly for Team Members.

• Acts as the technical and disciplinary lead of the group.
• Oversees, organizes, and coordinates all work content of the group. Motivates, supports, develops, and challenges team members to their optimal potential.
• Manages flow of communication to the team and to management.
• Drives continuous improvement for production processes, efficiency, product quality, environment, and ergonomics.
• Identifies trouble areas and resolves issues.
• Administers company policies and procedures.
• Assumes ownership and accountability for personnel management: responsible for evaluations, coaching, counselling, resource planning, and team building.
• Coordinates schedules and workflow for the team. Plans, controls, and approves vacation, employee shifts, qualifications, and schedules.
• Provides feedback to all involved departments to improve overall performance of the plant.
• Prepares reports based on data and presents findings to management.
• Introduces measures for positive development of employees and resolves complex employee issues.
• Resolves varied and non-routine issues; may order materials and/or spare parts.
• Facilitates and participates in regularly scheduled meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manages multiple team leaders reporting to the Group Leader. Responsible for typically 30-50 associates in an automotive facility.
• Project management and workshop involvement.

• 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.

Excellent compensation & benefits plan with 401(k) matching.

Employees may receive a mobile phone, health benefits, employee discounts, employee events, and parking.

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.

Lauren Ramel
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