Finished Vehicle Yard Operations Manager

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

9d • $120,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are a company built on respect for the past, present, and future, fostering a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. We empower our teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. Join us to shape the future of transportation and make history.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Business Operations or related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive finished vehicle operations or transportation management, with a proven track record of leading teams.
• Knowledge of vehicle logistics outbound processes, including transportation regulations, best practices and safety protocol.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to analyze, correct/ report operational status.
• Responsible for preparing and executing contingent plans to meet organizational targets.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills able to work with internal and external teams, third party and vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and transportation management software.
• Ability to communicate complex issues into common language for the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of automotive regulations and compliance standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day and launch-phase Vehicle Logistics Control operations, ensuring finished vehicles move safely, efficiently, and on schedule from manufacturing through outbound staging, loading, and dispatch.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Vehicle Logistics Control team, including staffing plans, training, performance management, capability building, and adherence to standard work.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve logistics control processes, operating standards, escalation routines, and performance controls to support production readiness and operational stability.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Production Steering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Accessory Center, carrier partners, and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve constraints and protect vehicle flow.
• Manage operational performance through KPIs, reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve throughput, cost, quality, and delivery reliability.
• Own planning and execution for vehicle dispatch to truck and rail in alignment with production plans, outbound requirements, carrier capacity, and business priorities.
• Build and sustain a safety-first and compliance-driven culture by ensuring team readiness, required training, regulatory adherence, and consistent execution of company policies and operating procedures.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the Vehicle Logistics Control budget, identifying opportunities to control cost, improve efficiency, and support financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements related to finished vehicle transportation, yard operations, documentation, audits, and internal validation activities.
• Prepare for and support audits, LPC, BMS, and other operational reviews by maintaining clear documentation, validating process effectiveness, and closing gaps as needed.
• Identify risks, disruptions, and process failures early; lead escalation, contingency planning, and recovery actions to minimize impact to production, delivery, and business commitments.
• Communicate operational status, risks, decisions, and performance results clearly to leadership, business partners, and external stakeholders through recurring updates and management reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with: Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
• A mobility stipend
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager