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The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

Job Overview:

Support the management team in leading the enhancement of a production culture that follows the Mercedes-Benz Production system (MPS), with the focus on lean production and shop floor management. 

Responsibilities:

• Consult and support sub-projects and working packages
• Coordinate responsible projects during all phases with regard to management methods, quality, risks, and deadlines
• Define, coordinate and manage cross-functional and cross-departmental projects for increasing productivity, assure standardization and plant strategy development.
• Responsible for implementation and improvement of complex methods concerning productivity control
• Identify/control activities for improving productivity on the basis of key indicators development analysis
• Develop forecast and simulation tools, as well methods to derive monthly and yearly productivity targets
• Implement and collaborate in the creation of HPV-reports as well as the reporting of all topics regarding productivity
• Participate in monthly processes to assist in the coordination of the workforce & the program (PAS-processes) with HR
• Support management in the internal and external communication strategy for the entire plant
• Acts as the technical and disciplinary lead of the group
• Assumes ownership and accountability for personnel management. Responsible for evaluations/reviews, coaching, counseling, coordination of workflow, and scheduling for the team. 

• Other duties as assigned
            
  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.

   

   

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  Project Management Specialist; Productivity Development Specialist; Lean Manufacturing Specialist; Continuous Improvement Trainer
  
  

•    Bachelors Degree
•    Minimum 5 years of relevant experience 
•    Experience in optimization of several production shops and as a trainer/coach for shop floor management and lean management strongly preferred
•    Several years of experience within different divisions of Daimler preferred
•    Completed PV-45 required for internal candidates
•    MPS Expert certification preferred 
 

• Knowledge & Skills

• (1) Proficiency in written and verbal communication in English, German preferred. 

• (2) Experience in the calculation and usage of production KPIs and ability to prepare detailed technical reports  

• (3) Experience in the usage of project management methods 

• (4) Experience in project/process planning/ strategic/conceptual work and in leading extensive functional and cross functional projects within a plant and interfaces with planning departments and external consultants/service providers

• (5) Expert in problem solving methods.

We are all in for change. Are you too? Apply now.

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 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.