Supervisor, Production - Paint Shop

Blythewood · USD 95,000-120,000 / year · 4+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 1, 2026

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Lead Paint Shop production activities and team members to achieve daily safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
Oversee the overall quality in your department, ensuring adherence to OEM standards and customer requirements.

Lead Paint Shop production activities and team members to achieve daily safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
Implement production policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Ensure paint application processes, equipment utilization, and material flow support consistent production output.
Partner with Human Resources to support attendance management, corrective action processes, workforce planning, and employee relations matters.
Maintain clear, open communication with hourly team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners, including Quality, Engineering, and Logistics.
Optimize use of personnel, materials, and equipment to achieve maximum productivity and minimal downtime.
Build, engage, and retain a high-performing production team through regular feedback, coaching, training, performance management, recognition, and development planning.
Learn and integrate Scout Motors’ operational principles and culture into daily operations.
Oversee the overall quality in your department, ensuring adherence to OEM standards and customer requirements.
Quickly identify and resolve production challenges—including quality defects, equipment disruptions, and staffing issues—to minimize downtime and sustain optimal output levels.

7+ years of Supervisory experience, preferably in a Paint Shop
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Automotive Technology, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent amount of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
In-depth knowledge of all paint shop processes, including pretreatment, e-coat, sanding, manual sealer applications, paint quality inspection, and paint repair
Proficient in managing and optimizing Process KPIs to enhance operational efficiency
Skilled in budget tracking and understanding financial metrics to align with production objectives
Strong commitment to safety standards, fostering a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with industry regulations
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, applying innovative solutions to enhance productivity and reduce waste
Effective communicator with team members, management, and business partners, ensuring clear and open two-way communication
Resilient and adaptable, maintaining focus and performance under pressure and changing production demands
Flexible with shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, to meet production deadlines

Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
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

Daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly is required.
Role requires the ability to convene with colleagues in person and travel to participate in events from time to time.
This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.