Specialist Inhouse Material Flow Process Planner - Body Shop
Specialist Inhouse Material Flow Process Planner - Body Shop
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$ 90000 - 110000
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Job Description
Here at Scout Motors were 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 its 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 hasnt 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 gogetter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!
What youll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pickup truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Body Shop Processes: Oversee and enhance body shop processes and logistics areas to ensure a seamless material flow and efficient production operations. This includes developing and optimizing these areas to support fastmoving body shop needs and timely deliveries.
- Single and Welding Parts: Coordinate the planning and management of single and welding parts within the body shop area.
- Empties Management and Repacking: Handle the management of empties repacking and line supply to maintain efficient operations.
- Manual Material Management: Plan the use of manual material handling equipment (e.g. tugger trains forklifts). Ensure these strategies align with body shop schedules to support efficient material movement and ontime delivery
- Automated Material Handling: Implement and manage Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems and select appropriate inhouse logistics equipment to automate material transport. Integrate these automated solutions with existing workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on manual handling.
- MES Software: Utilize MES (Manufacturing System) software to monitor and manage production processes ensuring realtime tracking and resource optimization.
- Route Traffic Management: Develop and manage strategies for effective route traffic within the production facility utilizing route traffic management tools/software to plan track and optimize material flow while developing contingency plans to address potential disruptions or changes in route traffic.
- AEKO Management: Utilize AEKO Management processes to drive improvements in operational efficiency and resource allocation. Steer and evaluate AEKO requests to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and costeffectiveness.
- Compliance: Ensure full compliance with safety environmental and quality standards throughout the body shop process.
- Continuous Improvement: Implement strategies for continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and compliance across all processes.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia South Carolina.
- The responsibilities of this role require 34 daysattendance in office with inperson meetings and events regularly.
- 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 companyfrom time to time.
What youll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fastpaced highgrowth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in body shop or body shop within the automotive industry.
- Strong knowledge of single and welding parts material handling (manual and automated) repacking processes line supply management compliance requirements MES software and AEKO.
- Experience with manual material handling equipment (forklifts tuggers) and automated systems (AGVs).
- Excellent problemsolving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.
- Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g. MES software ERP systems CAD software).
What youll 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 fulltime 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 candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range $90000.00 $110000.00
Internal leveling code: IC9
Notice to applicants:
- Residing inSan 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.
Equal Opportunity
Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforceand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status disability pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application preemployment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
