Specialist, Maintenance TPM

Scout Motors•Blythewood, SC

4d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now! Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: The Maintenance TPM Specialist develops and leads the TPM Strategies of the Bodyshop maintenance department in a fast paced, high volume, manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will coordinate (PSEDQC) People, Safety, Environment, Delivery, Quality, and Cost initiatives. Provide coaching and mentoring to team members regarding Scout Production System techniques for problem solving and corrective action implementation. Possess a general level of technical understanding related to maintenance, time-based maintenance (TBM), condition-based maintenance (CBM), and dynamic maintenance (DM). Influence the key performance indicators (KPI's), mean time between failure (MTBF) of components and equipment in their area, mean time to repair (MTTR), as well as maintaining equipment at basic conditions and continuous improvements of the equipment in their area. Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) improvements and waste reduction opportunities. Train production operators on basic equipment care (autonomous maintenance). Responsibly handling emergency situations. Reinforces compliance with LOTO and other safety programs, including audits and observation tours. Working closely with Spare Part storage to create TPM Baskets. Interfaces with counterparts in other departments of the Factory. Design and develop the CMMS system to implement a TPM strategy. Track budgets and report on Maintenance costs, PM effectiveness, labor hours, and operating budgets. Create maintenance schedules (preventive & predictive). Plan and schedule downtime maintenance activities for condition-based repairs and Preventative and Predictive Maintenance strategies. Maintain all process equipment per the OEM manufacturers’ recommendations. Maintain shop records and drawings. Develop projects that will support continuous improvement and increase production line efficiency. Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc. Location & Travel Expectations: This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, South Carolina. This role requires daily attendance in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in automotive production, with expertise in achieving stable production processes and in-depth knowledge of Maintenance operations.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
Strong technical skills in networking, hardware, and software systems.
Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.
Technical understanding about Production equipment and Down time scheduling.
Hands-on experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM)
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Develops and leads the TPM Strategies of the Bodyshop maintenance department in a fast paced, high volume, manufacturing environment.
Coordinate (PSEDQC) People, Safety, Environment, Delivery, Quality, and Cost initiatives.
Provide coaching and mentoring to team members regarding Scout Production System techniques for problem solving and corrective action implementation.
Possess a general level of technical understanding related to maintenance, time-based maintenance (TBM), condition-based maintenance (CBM), and dynamic maintenance (DM).
Influence the key performance indicators (KPI's), mean time between failure (MTBF) of components and equipment in their area, mean time to repair (MTTR), as well as maintaining equipment at basic conditions and continuous improvements of the equipment in their area.
Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) improvements and waste reduction opportunities.
Train production operators on basic equipment care (autonomous maintenance).
Responsibly handling emergency situations.
Reinforces compliance with LOTO and other safety programs, including audits and observation tours.
Working closely with Spare Part storage to create TPM Baskets.
Interfaces with counterparts in other departments of the Factory.
Design and develop the CMMS system to implement a TPM strategy.
Track budgets and report on Maintenance costs, PM effectiveness, labor hours, and operating budgets.
Create maintenance schedules (preventive & predictive).
Plan and schedule downtime maintenance activities for condition-based repairs and Preventative and Predictive Maintenance strategies.
Maintain all process equipment per the OEM manufacturers’ recommendations.
Maintain shop records and drawings.
Develop projects that will support continuous improvement and increase production line efficiency.

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

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