Manager, Pre-Series Logistics

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company aims to create vehicles that are at home in various settings, from campsites to job sites to daily commutes, offering both all-electric and a range-extender powertrain. Scout Motors fosters an environment for talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate, seeking individuals who are visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. This role is an opportunity to be part of shaping the future of transportation and making history with an iconic brand.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in automotive production and logistics
• 5+ years of progressive experience building and managing teams
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related fields
• Proven experience in Launch Management
• Strong understanding of Production environment and affinity to work with complex IT-Systems
• Proven experience in SAP WMS
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Extensive experience in managing operational teams and external logistic providers
• Detailed Knowledge and extensive Experience in Quality Management Systems (IATF, ISO, VDA, etc …) and related process requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree is a plus
• An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Establish operations related to the pre-Series Logistics Team and pre-series Warehouses in Assembly and Bodyshop, responsible for managing the supply of pre-series parts to the production line
• Establish and manage the pre-Series Logistics warehouse Team, ensuring hiring according to project milestones
• Evaluate the impact on space requirements and personnel of new model’s introduction and model changes, ensuring resources as required
• Ensure the operation of logistical equipment including the organization and implementation of emergency concepts, maintenance concepts, reparation concepts etc. in pre-series warehouse
• Ensure safety of operations under own responsibility, also taking into account ecological aspects
• Execution and implementation of the problem solving process to ensure no production stop due to logistical failures
• Ensure adherence to IATF/ VDA Standards
• Responsible for Audit preparation in within business area
• Support own process control through planning and implementing KPIs with clear responsibility distribution, coordinate problem solving activity in case of deviance from the defined targets
• Analyze and authorize the department budget, assure its fulfillment and develop countermeasures to compensate deviation observed by optimizing or reassigning technical and human resources

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