Purpose of the Position: Under general supervision, this position ensures that headcount planning and calculation needs are implemented within MBUSI safety, quality, timing, and cost targets. The position supports a controlled, standardized approach for overall resource implementation and plant wide communication. Essential Functions: Plan shop headcount requirements for Body and Paint -Lead and implement headcount forecast for Operational Planning (MBBP), Pre-calculation (VK) and future strategy decisions by preparing all required reporting within MBUSI and towards Germany -Standardize headcount planning in accordance with standards set in other plants within MBC and ensure correct reporting in the WorkForcePlanning software -Plan project and ramp-up headcount (ePK) aligned with Body/Paint Project Leaders as well as necessary partners in Germany -Lead and support manpower meetings/report-outs across all levels of the organization -Drive Continuous Improvement through close collaboration within Series Planning as well as with other Engineering and Production groups -Develop and coordinate Production Flow management topics within Body Shop such as throughput time and throughput simulations -Determine shop operating models to most effectively utilize headcount and shop run time aligned with the other shops and production control team -Develop and implement reporting of key performance indicators for the assigned areas on a monthly basis and provide information for required departmental reports and scorecards -Support Production on the shop floor to verify headcounts needs and monitor requirement vs. actuals across the shops -Support Production with ergonomic studies of all stations Body/Paint as well with planning for new model projects -General knowledge of production and quality requirements specific to Body/Paint processes (PLP Requirements/Test Planning) Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources Work safely 100% of the time Perform other duties as required Qualifikationen QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain/Operations Management, Other Engineering in a related area, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience Experience: A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s): Engineering function within a manufacturing setting with strong emphasis on manpower planning, Continuous Improvement, and project management Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc.: Experience in headcount or process planning Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts. Proven ability to work in a team environment. Proven capability to develop and support strategic directions for the organization. Ability to communicate efficiently, written and verbally, in English Application knowledge: MS Office Suite, TEAMS Preferred Skills: Work experience with Mercedes-Benz in product development and in a pre-production environment. Proficient in German language able to communicate technical/business information Experience in Simulation software (such has Siemens Technomatix) and manufacturing reporting systems (such as MRS) Project Management Certification such as PMP or PMI-ACP. Quality System Planning Ergonomics Planning