Supervisor, Body Shop Production

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are a company built on respect for the past, the future, communities, work, play, and our customers. We empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. We are looking for individuals who are visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters to join us in shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, automotive technology, or related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of professional experience in automotive production, with expertise in achieving stable production processes and in-depth knowledge of Production operations.
• 2+ years of progressive experience building and managing teams.
• Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of up to 40 production operators.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and empower an hourly team that produces manufactured products, and organize workflow to meet quality and daily productivity requirements.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity objectives are met through coaching standardized work, verifying lines are running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, achieve throughput and cost targets, and maintain high team morale.
• Champion a culture of inclusivity and respect to prioritize the well-being of all team members.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members, ensuring they have the necessary skills to excel in their roles.
• Monitor employee work performance and prepare performance reviews to provide continuous feedback.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance work operations/processes, product quality, increase throughput, and meet cost targets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues working with internal/external departments for comprehensive solutions.
• Coordinate and oversee all activities to achieve key business metrics, while maintaining high standards of safety and productivity.
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with hourly team members and management teams.
• Complete performance reviews for direct reports.
• Monitor and track KPI’s, be an active part of troubleshooting, and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor and implement 5S activities to ensure a safe and clean working environment.

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

What This Job Offers

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