Scout Motors
Manager, Production-Assembly Finish
$140K–$170K
Blythewood, South Carolina, United States +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jul 13, 2026
- Location
- Blythewood, South Carolina, United States
Blythewood, SC - Experience
- Minimum 8 years in automotive assembly, Finish (End of Line) with maintenance responsibilities; at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering in automotive technology, Manufacturing, or related field; an equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
About the job
Leads automotive assembly and finish operations, guiding teams and production processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and launch objectives.
What you'll do
- Lead an Assembly team and support production processes, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce morale.
- Drive problem solving, root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, launch activities, and waste elimination.
- Coach and develop employees, coordinate across plant departments, and manage resources for lean projects and operational goals.
What they ask for
- At least 8 years of experience in automotive assembly, Finish (End of Line) with maintenance responsibilities, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering in automotive technology, Manufacturing, or related field; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement systems such as TPS, VPS, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Experience managing maintenance teams and coordinating repair activities.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with assembly tools, jigs and fixtures in a manufacturing setting.
- Knowledge of Wheel Alignment, Roll Booth, Water test, and ADAS commissioning.
Pay
$140,000.00 - $170,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
TPS, VPS, Lean Manufacturing, Wheel Alignment, Roll Booth, Water test, ADAS
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