Professionals for Automotive Manufacturing in Charleston for Future Leaders Program Inspire – the Leaders’ Lab in Stuttgart bei Mercedes Benz Group AG

The Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. Together with Mercedes-Benz AG, the vehicle manufacturer is one of the largest providers of premium and luxury cars and vans.

Becoming part of Mercedes-Benz means finding your individual role and workspace to unleash your talents to the fullest. It means becoming your best self in a global automotive company that has the goal to build the most desirable cars in the world. Empowered by visionary colleagues who share the same pioneering spirit. Together for excellence.

Do you want to become exceptional? And become part of an international fast track program aiming to take over a leading management position?

Then: Start your career in our program for future leaders “Inspire – the Leaders‘ Lab”!

During the 18-month program you will be employed in Germany. After the program your target department will be in Manufacturing in Charleston with a local US contract.

We are looking for ambitious professionals who can face challenges in a transformational environment.

After completion of the Inspire program you will continue your career in the following business area:
Work with head of department manage all aspects of projects and serial production from start to finish. Help develop project objectives and review project proposals. Monitor project budget and timeline. Preparation, support in the implementation and documentation of decisions in local project coordination considering completely different initial conditions. Ensuring compliance of targets, indicate slippages and problems. Coordinate parts of the local project in collaboration with all Van plants of Mercedes-Benz. Control of internal and regular consultations with the departments. With your knowledge, your pioneering spirit and entrepreneurial mindset you encourage others to successfully drive change in our organization.

YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE:

18 months of managing top projects while on international assignment Development into a future leader Individual mentoring by a top management executive High visibility in middle and top management Training camps fostering leadership Personal coaching during the program Participation in social and sustainability days

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Professionals with relevant work experience of at least 3 years in the field of manufacturing who are looking for first leadership experience and develop leadership ambitions Willing to live abroad to gain International experience of at least 6 months Excellent academic university degree Extended digital know-how Significant agile mindset Hands-on mentality and can-do attitude Ability to quickly adapt to new situations Coordinating and managing projects with high complexity Solution-oriented and communicative nature Social engagement Basic German language is preferred

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, Computer Science, Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related area preferred 3+ years of manufacturing, business, engineering, or related engineering experience Knowledge in project management methodologies, product and production technologies background Lives a high performance culture and motivation, values diversity, fairness and cooperation, as well as open and fair treatment of others Technical automotive understanding preferred Independent working, able to work under stress and without close supervision, ability to prioritize many duties, problem solving capacity Good coordination skills Team worker with interpersonal and intercultural competences and good communication skills Very good knowledge and experience in MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

YOUR PERSONALITY IS THE DECIDING FACTOR!

You can inspire and motivate a team to give their best! You are empathic, authentic and have the power to influence! You use state-of-the-art tech stacks to advance various processes and products in the transformation.

AND MORE THAN ANYTHING:

Are you willing to lead and take management responsibility right off the bat? If your personal ambition is to become exceptional and a part of the top management, we are looking forward to your application. Please specify your desired business area in your application!

We have a multi-stage recruiting process: If you pass the Online Assessment and the video interview, you will have the chance to meet your mentor to get first insights into your target area. If you are successful in the selection process, we will invite you to our Recruitathon at the end of November 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany. The progra