What you’ll do

The Assembly Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for leading a section within a department aligning experience and knowledge to Scout’s principles to achieve production and cost targets. The Assembly Production Supervisor will drive the culture and processes to promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery. This position will work for the department manager to maximize overall quality and efficiency through involvement of the workforce. 

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• 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.
• You will 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.
• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC. 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.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. The ideal candidate will not only bring the leadership skills needed to lead a high performing team, but also the technical skills of building quality vehicles through processes and standards. Here’s what else you’ll bring:

• 2+ years of professional experience in automotive production, with expertise in achieving stable production processes and in-depth knowledge of Assembly operations
• 3+ years of progressive experience leading and building teams
• Ability to Diagnose electrical defects
• Familiarity with the electrical architecture is a plus
• Ability to develop effective partnerships and relationships and navigate organizational complexity
• Strong technical skills in networking, hardware, and software systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

What you’ll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• 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

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $90,000-$100,000

Internal leveling code: M9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: 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. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.