Pre-series Coordinator - Ramp-up Steering and Disposition

What you’ll do

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

As a Coordinator for Ramp-up Steering and Disposition (Pre-Series), you will be responsible for overseeing the ramp-up of new product lines and managing the disposition of pre-series parts. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of pre-series components, and monitoring the logistic and production process for quality and efficiency.

• Ramp-up Management: Lead and oversee the ramp-up process for new product lines, ensuring smooth transitions from pre-series to mass production.
• Disposition of Pre-Series Parts: Manage the tracking, analysis, and disposition of pre-series parts, working closely with quality control, logistics, and manufacturing teams.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, quality, supply chain, and production, to align on schedules, quality requirements, and technical issues.
• Production Steering: Ensure adherence to production schedules and identify any bottlenecks or delays in the ramp-up process. Propose and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare reports on ramp-up progress, key performance indicators, and any deviations from targets. Present findings to senior management.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the pre-series and ramp-up stages, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project timelines are met.
• Supplier Coordination: Work closely with suppliers to manage the timely delivery and quality of pre-series parts, ensuring they meet specifications.
• This description captures the essence of coordinating pre-series production while ensuring quality and timely delivery during the ramp-up phase.
• Coordination of vehicle-specific parts provision for pre-series vehicles by the special warehouse

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. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• 3+ years of professional experience in logistics or production environment in the automotive industry
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience in the field of scheduling would be an advantage
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage complexity
• Collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills able to work at each hierarchical level of the company
• Strong understanding of Production environment and affinity to work with complex IT-Systems

What you'll 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 candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $90,000-$110,000

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San 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.