Finished Vehicle Yard Operations Manager

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its people, customers, work, play, and the future. We empower our teams to innovate and are looking for visionary leaders who are collaborative, passionate, and driven to build better. 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