Looking for a career, not just a job? Want to join a dynamic team working for an international industry leader? Enjoy an energetic work atmosphere? Bertrandt US may be just what you have been looking for!

Bertrandt Group is a leading solution partner for all technology trends. Our clear objective is to help shape the digital and electronic future. In the automotive sector, we have organized our expertise across all our sites into four Divisions: Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, Production & After Sales. In addition, we support customers from numerous other sectors with our comprehensive know-how: from the energy and aerospace industries and mechanical and plant engineering to medical technology. Around 12,000 employees at more than 50 sites worldwide are committed to successfully implementing our customers’ projects every day.

The Lead Driver works under the direction of the Driver Program Manager/Shift Supervisor to ensure test schedule requirements, and relevant procedures are followed. Additionally the Lead Driver upholds a professional working relationship with all associates and sets an example for employees.

• Work under the general direction of the Shift Supervisor, to take an active role in supervision of the driver group.
• Take over general duties of Supervisor when needed during fill in periods.
• Assist with training of new driver personnel.
• Provide leadership and serve as a resource to the driver group.
• Perform work duties within established policies and procedures.
• Daily communication within the driver group concerning test schedule changes, road conditions, safety issues etc.
• Respond to driver concerns and questions in a positive and professional manner.
• Assist in the recording of test data when required.
• Assigned job duties and responsibilities require a high level of skill, accuracy and cooperation.
• Assist Supervisor with various personnel issues.
• This position is privy to confidential information and as such, requires diplomacy and discretion.
• This role requires working with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment and imitative while maintaining confidentially.
• Drive test schedules as needed. (Test vehicle driving will be required during any time not assisting Supervisor on site)

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a positive work environment and promote overall team effort.
• Focus on meeting and exceeding Bertrandt expectations.
• Responsibilities involve a definite degree of skill, accuracy and cooperation.
• Possess a thorough understanding of Bertrandt and customer policies and procedures and Bertrandt’s Vision and Values.
• Ability to complete concise and accurate documentation.
• Promote safety awareness and assure compliance with all safety practices.
• Communication skills, verbal and written, are a priority.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associate’s degree preferred would consider a combination of education and on-the-job experience
• Basic supervisory skills necessary to lead driver group in performing work assigned
• Must have the ability to work with people fairly in a supervisory capacity
• Ability to apply logical thinking and decision making based on procedures and guidelines supplied in the various task assignments
• Must be self-motivated and highly organized
• Flexibility to perform numerous tasks as requested, Previous VW-APG Durability driver experience required
• Must be willing to work any shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be flexible and available to work overtime and odd hours, including weekends and Holidays.

Benefits:

• Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
• Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
• 401k Retirement program
• Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
• Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment