Sr. Specialist, Industrial Engineering & Production System
Scout MotorsAbout the role
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 trucks 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 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
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
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Establishing, steering and refining the Lean culture of Scout as well as a unified production system in all departments for the scout motors production site and its management
- Building, Steering and developing a digital shopfloor management together with the implementation of all necessary lean methods for a productive work environment
- Coordination of measures to increase productivity on the basis of relevant KPIs through developing an overall plant productivity reporting system
- Defining and establishing processes and optimization concepts for the production
- Coordination and securing productivity and budget KPI of the plant
- Set up and development of production process plans as well as identification, evaluation and coordination of the time factor/labor requirements and management of the production time credit
- Steering and approving site-specific programs, strategies, communication concepts and objectives agreements
- Defining and tracking the company guidelines and process development for all departments as well as track VBZ and HPU Budgets for all departments
- Design of workplaces and new work processes, including their system-side mapping with work boards, layouts and point plans, considering methods, walking routes, supply of materials and vehicle sequence
- Optimization of shift systems and production speeds to fit output and manpower requirements
- Coordination of cross-functional knowledge transfer regarding the specific field of industrial engineering and production system
- Steering of team internal projects and topic development concepts
- 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
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, South Carolina.
- This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
- 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:
- 8+ years of professional experience in automotive production
- Bachelor's degree in business
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