Senior Director, Administration - Plant

Responsibilities

• Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
• The Senior Director, Administration - Plant serves as the senior on-site Administration leader for Scout Motors' South Carolina production facility and is responsible for the performance, integration, and execution of key Administration functions supporting manufacturing operations.
• The Senior Director plays a critical role in supporting production readiness, operational continuity, organizational growth, and long-term site success.
• Plant Administration Leadership
• Serve as the senior on-site Administration leader for the production facility.
• Provide integrated leadership across Environmental Health & Safety, Security & Fire Protection, and Workplace Operations functions supporting the production facility.
• Ensure Administration functions effectively support production objectives, operational readiness, employee experience, and business continuity.
• Partner closely with plant and corporate leadership to align priorities, resources, and performance expectations.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for significant Administration-related issues impacting plant operations.
• Organizational Leadership & Performance
• Lead, develop, and manage plant-based teams within assigned functions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Drive performance through effective resource allocation, budget management, and disciplined execution.
• Coach leaders and managers to effectively balance operational priorities with enterprise standards and functional expectations.
• Governance , Risk & Compliance
• Partner with corporate functional leaders to ensure alignment on priorities, budget & resource requirements, compliance obligations, and long-term capability development.
• Resolve conflicts between plant operational requirements and enterprise functional expectations through collaboration and appropriate escalation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance obligations are understood, appropriately managed, and effectively supported across the facility.
• Exercise appropriate authority to address conditions that present significant safety, security, compliance, or operational risks, including escalation of recommendations regarding operational restrictions or shutdowns , if warranted.
• Functional Areas of Accountability
• Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
• Provide leadership and accountability for plant-level environmental, health, and safety performance.
• Ensure effective implementation and executi

Benefits

Additional Information

Here at Scout Motors, we're 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 trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements - an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. 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 you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

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