Production Supervisor - Finish

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!

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 t