Description - ExternalFrom passenger cars to commercial vans, the Mercedes-Benz brand stands as one of Daimler AG’s many success stories. Behind Mercedes-Benz and our several other automotive brands are more than 280,000 employees worldwide who put into practice Daimler’s core values of Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline each day to accomplish our vision. As the inventor of the automobile, we believe it is our mission and our duty to shape the future of mobility in a safe and sustainable manner - with trendsetting technologies, outstanding products and made-to-measure services. Here in Charleston, SC, Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is writing an exciting chapter in Daimler’s history as we add the first U.S. van assembly plant for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, in addition to our existing reassembly operation for Sprinter and METRIS vans. Our slogan at Mercedes-Benz is “Vans. Born to Run.” We invite engaged, innovative job candidates to run the ramp up of our new facility with us! Job Overview:Audit and Campaigns Manager will have primary accountability for providing leadership and technical direction to the audit discipline as it applies to internal product, system and process audits, quality data analysis and problem solving in relation to the Plant Production processes. Evaluates field quality data and processes field claims and campaigns, including responsibility for internal campaign rework. Maintains process and customer-oriented quality of the vehicles through prevention and control in line with defined quality objectives by VAN. Develops and leads the execution of quality strategy, supporting the company’s long-range business plans. Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, monitors and performs production audits including product audit (VoCA), conformity (COP), system audit, process audit and station audit
• Directs, manages and performs the campaigns decision process. Plans, directs, monitors and performs campaign rework on internal vehicles
• Develops, evaluates, and reviews audit procedures and standards to ensure that audits are conducted rigorously and consistently
• Evaluates effectiveness of quality measures and recommends changes of test methods, setup, process and design concepts. Designs remedial measures and monitors the implementation
• Oversees the execution on offending vehicles from internal and external sensors, the creation of analytic reports and presentation to clients
• Performs testing of emergency and series measures and provides analytical support for the evaluation of technical changes and new type projects
• Prioritizes and oversees process complaints and cause investigations internally. Initiates corrective action and monitors its implementation

• Manages budget and personnel allocation efficiently. Conveys budget distribution and cost saving processes to colleagues

   

• Supports product release process including communication to all necessary interfaces like RD, Logistic, Production and Engineering, also escalating critical topics to the next level.
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, directives, policies and work agreements
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
• Will perform other duties as assigned
• Leads employees in line with organizational culture, values and guidelines; defines performance goals, conducts performance reviews; effectively communicates and engages employees to meet objectives.
                 
  Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
   

 

Qualifications - External

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.  
• 5-8 years of experience.  Preferably in the areas of planning, production and quality management.

• Successful PV44.

   

   

   

  Knowledge and Skills:

   

• Specific knowledge in vehicle - manufacturing and quality management.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills. 
• Proven track creating a positive work environment and engaged employees.
• Proficient project management skills.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Skills for conceptual and strategic development.
   

 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 MATCHINGMercedes-Benz Vans is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) is part of the division Mercedes-Benz Vans of Daimler AG, Germany. It is a plant in South Carolina that assembles Sprinter vans for the U.S. market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner, with headquarters in Charleston, SC.  The midsize Metris van was added to the assembly line in 2015. Mercedes-Benz Vans announced in March 2015 that it will invest $500 million in construction of a new Sprinter production plant, in addition to an expansion of existing assembly operations. The new facility will be also located in Charleston, and will provide up to 1,300 jobs. More than 112,000 Sprinters have been assembled in 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.