“To ensure that our colleagues are properly prepared for the ever-changing challenges in production, we as a works council in cooperation with the employer have successfully implemented projects such as adult qualification, relief concepts in large and small series production, development paths and participation concepts on topics such as ergonomics and demographics,” adds Michael Peters, Head of the Works Council at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant. “As a result, we are optimally prepared for future challenges with regard to the various drive concepts, in order to continue manufacturing vehicles with the highest standards at the Bremen factory. We are very proud of our Bremen team and their 8 million successes.”
The cracking of the 8 million mark was celebrated this time not with a jubilee vehicle, but a campaign. Under the motto “Your face for 8 million”, employees were able to promote their personal experience in eight categories that characterize the plant. These range from production-related topics such as lead plant, flexibility and Industry 4.0 to cultural aspects such as diversity, talents of tomorrow, employees of the first hour or learning factory.
About the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant
With more than 12,500 employees, the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant is the largest private employer in the region. Currently, ten models are produced at the site: the Sedan, Estate, Coupé and Cabriolet of the C-Class, the Coupé and Cabriolet of the E-Class, the SUV GLC, the GLC Coupé and the two Roadsters SLC and SL. As the lead plant, Bremen controls the worldwide production of the C-Class and the GLC. Vehicles “Made in Bremen” will cover the entire spectrum of intelligent drives by the end of the decade – from cars with classic combustion engines and plug-in hybrids to fuel cell and electric vehicles.
