Supervisor, Finish Systems

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its past, its communities, its customers, and the balance of work and play. We are looking for visionary, collaborative, and passionate individuals to join our team and shape the future of transportation. This role is part of revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive assembly with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Bachelor's Degree. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong understanding of the automotive production process.
• Experience with assembly tools, jigs and fixtures in manufacturing setting.
• Experience in managing teams with ability to coach / mentor / develop teams.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft office products.
• Great 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Assembly Section 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 designated area from BBG through SOP on New Models.
• Drive Problem Solving activities and innovation in area with support from Management.
• Lead daily Start Up meetings with Team.
• Write daily team members' schedules.
• Review daily KPI’s, lead root cause analysis on issues in area with support of Process Lead, Industrial Engineer, and Quality Engineer.
• Support change management initiatives in the section, drive workforce engagement, and provide coaching and feedback to all employees.
• Ensure compliance with 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 raise 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 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.
• A strong working knowledge of Assembly Operations.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement systems, such as Shop Floor Management Systems.
• Knowledge of various process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launch.

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
• Pay Transparency

What This Job Offers

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