Specialist, Body Shop Training

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:

• Training of the Body shop Team Members/Team Leaders/Supervisors/Specialists/Technicians/ occasionally
  management
• Developing generic Lean training and training for fundamental skills needed in a body shop.
• Serve as Lead Trainer for Fundamental Skills modules for the Body shop department.
• Developing training for process and quality improvement.
• Identifies annual training needs and training gaps in the department and throughout organization 
• Planning and facilitation of the training, qualification, recording of documentation including retention of records 
  using both the LMS and/or other tracking systems. Ent to end responsibility for training.
• Negotiate with Department management, develop and announce training schedule.
• Issues certification of competence for the position for body shop Trainees.
• Investigate equipment requirements and develop proposal for budget planning.
• Develop Training curriculum and Introduce training data into a learning management system.
• Collect and evaluation of data, analyze data and develop dashboards
• Conduct performance gap analysis/problem solving to determine the root cause of defects. 
• Support teams in problem solving activities.
• Participate in CIP workshops to meet and exceed company goals and objectives.
• Develop Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and AI training.

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: 

• High school diploma, bachelor’s degree or work experience in an automotive tier 1 body shop
• Adaptability to work outside of normal office hours or shift work for ramp up
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in body shop automotive manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Experience in Training of production team members/team leaders/supervisors/specialists/technicians
• Experience in Lean Management: Six sigma, Production Systems, lean principles
• Documentation that verifies the following: Employment letters and training records; and manufacturing or 
  automation experience
• Problem solving skills
• Production system skills: 5s, 8 types of waste, identify defects, quality check and repair on car surfaces,
• Coordination and communication skills

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: $90,000.00 - $112,500.00

Internal Leveling Code: IC9