Job Description

Inside the Role

The Bridgeport Parts Distribution Center (PDC) is a fast paced operation which provides direct aftermarket parts and support to DTNA's dealer and distribution network. Join the Daimler family in Swedesboro, New Jersey and help “keep the world moving” through industry leading fulfillment and quality. Work alongside highly motivated individuals focused on the customer experience and continuous improvement methodologies.
The Bridgeport PDC staffs approximately 110 team members including salaried exempt employees, salaried office employees and hourly warehouse employees. This is a Second Shift Opportunity, with shift running from 4 pm to 12 AM Monday through Friday.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

• Coach and mentor the daily activities of a 25 – 30 hourly person team
• Support and facilitate a safe and ethical working environment and culture
• Promote and establish a focus on quality and providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members to higher levels of performance.
• Clarify expectations, regularly communicate, conduct performance reviews, and counselor assigned employees
• Track and monitor shift, team, and individual employee performance
• Continually review and analyze current state processes to identify and address areas for improvement
• Oversee manpower, workload planning, training, and development of all assigned team members
• Utilize assigned Team Leader(s) in Lean Principles to promote and develop a continuous improvement culture
• Assist with daily operations to identify and solve problems relating to manpower, scheduling, quality, facility arrangement, and overall operations as needed on assigned shift

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's Degree OR 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree required
• 2-4 years of leadership experience coaching and/or supervising employees to achieve high levels of performance and engagement required
• Experience in an operational environment; i.e. manufacturing, distribution, or transportation required
• Knowledge and application of Lean/Continuous improvement tools and principles required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application required
• An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Degree in focus Supply Chain, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics preferred
• Strong customer focus and previous face time experience with customers preferred
• Experience utilizing and conveying a situation with data preferred

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Swedesboro, NJ US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.