Supervisor, Pre-Series Warehouse

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 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 environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. 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. And 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.

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!

Overview

As a Pre-series Warehouse Group Leader, you are responsible of the operations and people management of the pre-series logistics warehouse, for a given working shift/ area. 

You will ensure the internal flow of materials, warehousing, picking, as well as the in-time supply of pre-series material to assembly. The activities are planned on the basis of the current delivery and vehicle program in agreement with pre-series production and quality departments. 

What you’ll do

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

• Leading, supervising, instructing and further qualifying the pre-series warehouse employees, carrying out instructions and assessing the employees 
• Leading and motivating the employees to take the initiative, performance, cooperation and safety thinking for Accident prevention 
• Ensuring the timely managed warehousing, picking, dispatch and transport of various materials, taking into account the customer/supplier principle and the production and delivery program  
• Monitoring and ensuring economical use of equipment and vehicles as well as initiating and monitoring the necessary maintenance measures, minimizing so-called "violent damage" to be documented, analyzed and countermeasure 
• Collaborate with Planning and IT-Planning Departments to ensure failure-free operations establish actions plan and follow-up of defined measures 
• This Role is carried out responsibly in factual cooperative collaboration with supervisors, employees, involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations 
• Corresponding to your individual skills, you may be asked to perform appropriate tasks in pre-series logistics that are not explicitly included in this job posting   

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina. 
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance onsite and it is carried out on a rotation shift base.
• 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. Here's what else you'll bring:

• 3+ years of professional experience in automotive production and logistics operations (e.g, inhouse logistics, pre-series logistics, assembly line or other) including people leadership 
• Experience in automotive business desirable 
• Technical skills in networking, hardware and software systems as well as process design 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and commun