Manager, Production-Assembly Finish

Scout Motors•Blythewood, SC

2d•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company emphasizes respect for the past and future, communities, work and play, and customers. Scout Motors empowers its teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders who are knowledgeable doers, collaborators, and passionate go-getters. Joining Scout Motors means shaping the future of transportation and making history. This role is part of an iconic brand set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace. The position requires strong communication, leadership by example, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to develop associates. The Manager will lead an Assembly team to achieve business objectives including safety, quality, continuous improvement, production, profitability, and customer service, consistent with lean principles. They will support all aspects of production processes, drive the implementation of Scout’s Production System, and lead assembly from the development phase through SOP on New Models. The role involves driving problem-solving activities, reviewing daily KPIs, leading root cause analysis, supporting change management, ensuring audit compliance, managing lean projects, and driving launch activities, cost improvements, and quality/product safety initiatives. The Manager will also monitor launch curve attainment, eliminate waste, and promote teamwork in a positive work environment. The ability to work any shift and support overtime is necessary, along with excellent interpersonal skills to interface with various levels of employees and management. Building effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers, and leading a diverse workforce are key. A strong working knowledge of Body-In-White, Paint, Assembly Operations, Logistics, and Maintenance is required, as is knowledge of various process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launch.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive assembly, Finish (End of Line) with maintenance responsibilities, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering in automotive technology, Manufacturing, or related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Wheel Alignment, Roll Booth, Water test, ASAS commissioning.
Strong understanding of continuous improvement systems, such as TPS, VPS, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Strong understanding of pre-series builds, Finish (End of Line), and the automotive production process.
Hands on experience with assembly tools, jigs and fixtures in manufacturing setting.
Experience in managing maintenance teams and coordinating repair activities.
Great Verbal and non-verbal communicator, listener, lead by example, outside the box thinker, Self-motivated, TEAM first, be able to develop associates and oneself.
BE able to collaborate with other departments and areas to include, maintenance, quality, industrial engineers, programmers etc.
A strong working knowledge of Body-In-White, Paint, Assembly Operations, Logistics and Maintenance.
Knowledge of various process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launch.

Nice To Haves

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Responsibilities

Lead an Assembly team to achieve all business objectives including safety, quality, continuous improvement, production, profitability, customer service, and other internal metrics, consistent with the lean principles.
Supports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale and drives successful implementation of Scout’s Production System processes and standards.
Help lead assembly from development phase though SOP on New Models
Help lead designated areas from BBG through SOP on New Models.
Drive Problem Solving activities and innovation in area with support from Management.
Review daily KPI’s, lead root cause analysis on issues in area with support of Process Lead, Industrial Engineer, and Quality Engineer.
Support with change management initiatives in the section, drive workforce engagement, and provide coaching and feedback to all employees.
Ensure compliance in all audit initiatives and all areas of the operations.
Manage resources to support project completion of lean projects.
Drive launch and mid-cycle action activities, cost improvements, and raising the bar on quality and product safety.
Monitor launch curve attainment for new programs and establish PDCA as needed.
Lead the elimination of waste in all aspects of the business.
Motivate, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment.
Ability to work any shift and support overtime based on the business requirements.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees and management within all areas of the Plant.
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment.
Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
Ability to effectively lead a diverse workforce, develop, and mentor above and beyond required operational and business objectives.

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