Senior Director, Administration - Plant

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Administration - Plant serves as the senior on-site Administration leader for Scout Motors’ South Carolina production facility and is responsible for the performance, integration, and execution of key Administration functions supporting manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Vice President, Administration, this role provides a single point of accountability for Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Security & Fire Protection, and Workplace Services at the site. The position ensures these functions operate cohesively, support production objectives, maintain compliance with applicable requirements, and deliver a safe, secure, and productive environment for employees and visitors. This leader is responsible for translating Scout Motors’ enterprise Administration strategies, standards, and objectives into effective plant-level execution while balancing the operational needs of a complex manufacturing environment. Plant-based personnel within assigned functions report directly to this role and maintain dotted-line alignment with their respective corporate functional organizations. The Senior Director plays a critical role in supporting production readiness, operational continuity, organizational growth, and long-term site success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive growth and leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or similarly complex operational environments.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple business functions and teams.
• Proven ability to lead through organizational growth, operational ramp-up, startup environments, or significant business transformation.
• Experience leading within matrixed organizations, balancing local operational needs with enterprise standards and priorities.
• Strong business acumen, financial management, and organizational leadership skills, including experience managing budgets, resources, and performance objectives.
• Ability to build credibility and influence across all levels of an organization, from frontline employees to senior executives.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing-related regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Valid driver's license required.
• Passport required

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior on-site Administration leader for the production facility.
• Provide integrated leadership across Environmental Health & Safety, Security & Fire Protection, and Workplace Operations functions supporting the production facility.
• Ensure Administration functions effectively support production objectives, operational readiness, employee experience, and business continuity.
• Partner closely with plant and corporate leadership to align priorities, resources, and performance expectations.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for significant Administration-related issues impacting plant operations.
• Lead, develop, and manage plant-based teams within assigned functions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Drive performance through effective resource allocation, budget management, and disciplined execution.
• Coach leaders and managers to effectively balance operational priorities with enterprise standards and functional expectations.
• Partner with corporate functional leaders to ensure alignment on priorities, budget & resource requirements, compliance obligations, and long-term capability development.
• Resolve conflicts between plant operational requirements and enterprise functional expectations through collaboration and appropriate escalation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance obligations are understood, appropriately managed, and effectively supported across the facility.
• Exercise appropriate authority to address conditions that present significant safety, security, compliance, or operational risks, including escalation of recommendations regarding operational restrictions or shutdowns , if warranted.
• Provide leadership and accountability for plant-level environmental, health, and safety performance.
• Ensure effective implementation and execution of enterprise EHS policies, programs, and management systems.
• Promote a culture where safety, environmental stewardship, and risk awareness are integrated into daily operations.
• Partner with plant and corporate leadership to identify, prioritize, and mitigate operational risks.
• Provide executive oversight of significant incidents, investigations, corrective actions, and regulatory interactions.
• Provide leadership and accountability for plant security, fire protection, emergency preparedness, and related risk management activities.
• Ensure effective execution of security and fire protection standards at the facility.
• Oversee plant readiness for emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity events.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies to support the protection of employees, assets, facilities, and operations.
• Provide leadership during significant security, fire protection, or emergency response events.
• Provide leadership and accountability for workplace operations supporting plant personnel and manufacturing activities.
• Ensure effective delivery of workplace services such as food & beverage, workwear, cleaning, grounds maintenance, etc.
• Oversee performance of third-party service providers and operational support partners.
• Ensure workplace operations are scalable, responsive, and aligned with evolving production requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service quality, efficiency, and employee experience.

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

What This Job Offers

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