Supervisor, Vehicle Audit Center/Bay

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 go-getter 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!

Overview

The Complete Vehicle Customer Audit Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing the audit processes of finished vehicles from a customer perspective to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer expectations. This role involves coordinating audit activities identifying quality concerns driving corrective actions with internal stakeholders and driving continuous improvement to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

What youll do

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

Audit Management:

• Plan coordinate and lead the complete vehicle audit processes ensuring all audits align with customer standards and company quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain audit schedules to evaluate vehicles systematically.
• Ensure audits simulate customer experiences to identify potential issues before delivery.

Quality Control:

• Monitor and analyze audit results to identify patterns trends and potential quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing engineering and design) to address and resolve non-conformances.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively to mitigate quality concerns.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of quality auditors providing guidance training and performance feedback.
• Foster a culture of accountability true ownership continuous improvement and customer focus within the team.

Customer Focus:

• Ensure all audits align with customer specifications and feedback.
• Communicate quality concerns and improvement actions to stakeholders ensuring transparency and alignment with customer expectations.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of audit findings corrective actions and resolutions.
• Prepare and present audit reports to senior management providing insights and recommendations for quality improvements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead initiatives to enhance audit processes tools and methodologies.
• Benchmark industry best practices and implement innovations to improve product quality and efficiency.

Compliance:

• Ensure all audit processes comply with applicable industry standards regulatory requirements and company policies.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia South Carolina.
• The responsibilities of this role requiredaysattendance at in-person 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 company from time to time.
• Primarily based in manufacturing or audit facility.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods during audits.

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 fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• Bachelors degree in Quality Management Engineering Automotive Technology or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Minimum 35 years of experience in quality assurance or audit processes within the automotive industry.
• Experience in leading teams and overseeing cross-functional projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in quality management systems tools and techniques (e.g. Six Sigma ISO standards FMEA APQP).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes customer-specific requirements and vehicle inspection tools/equipment.
• Quality-related certifications (e.g. CQE CQA or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are a plus.
• Data-Driven Mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional environment with great flexibility.
• May require extended hours during critical phases for issue resolution.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making

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 full-time 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 $100000.00 - $120000.00

Internal leveling code: M9

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 inLos 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 inNew 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 pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact