Manager, Production & Material Control

Scout Motors   

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.

Scout is all about respect.  Respect for the environment by developing all-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? 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

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

• Build up and lead the Production & Material Control Team, responsible of the monitoring and control of entire body production and material process chain in the plant in 3 shifts,
• Monitoring and control of the vehicle tracking process from body shop to final assembly line, ensure countermeasures and escalation in order to adhere to delivery dates to sale department,
• Monitoring and control of the entire material flow from incoming goods to delivery to the line, ensure countermeasures and escalation in order to increase the inhouse supply reliability,
• Establishment of proactive measures for a smooth factory operation in agreement with production and IT departments,
• Active and timely countermeasures in the event of missed deadlines in the individual processes and, if necessary, initiation of measures to meet delivery dates and intermediate production status points,
• Root cause analysis of backlogged vehicles and delayed material as well as determination and monitoring of new completion and delivery dates,
• Regular reporting to production and management for optimal and timely delivery of vehicles to the dealers / importers,
• Ensure the recruiting and qualification of Production & Material Control personnel in 3 shifts based on ramp up plan,
• Ensure standardization of decision-making procedures and best practice among the 3 working shifts,
• Support own process control through planning and implementing KPIs with clear responsibility distribution, coordinate problem solving activity in case of deviance from the defined targets,
• Analyze and authorize the department budget, assure its fulfillment, and develop countermeasures to compensate deviation observed by optimizing or reassigning technical and human resources.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require daily 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 Scouts 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:

• 5+ years of professional experience in automotive production and logistics
• 3+ years of progressive experience building and managing teams
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related fields
• Strong understanding of Production environment and affinity to work with complex IT-Systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to details
• Strong communication skills. Able to communicate to Board level management as well as direct workers on the production line
• Detailed Knowledge and extensive Experience in Quality Management Systems (ISO, VDA, etc.) and related process requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple information simultaneously

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