Nicole Scott

Nicole Scott is a seasoned leader at BMW of North America, where she oversees a cost center of roughly 72 employees, including quality specialists, engineers, and production associates. In her current role, she manages the instrument panel (“cockpit”) area, ensuring that processes deliver zero-defect products from supplier contact through station-to-station production. Her leadership style is people-first, emphasizing teamwork, inclusivity, and flexibility, while continually seeking creative solutions to process and retention challenges.

Nicole began her career as a production associate and has steadily advanced through roles including a battery plant start-up on B shift, eventually moving into management. Prior to her tenure at BMW, she spent eight years as a branch manager in finance, an experience that helped shape her management approach. With over a decade in her current company and 12 years in her field, Nicole brings a wealth of hands-on experience in operations, team development, and process improvement.

Nicole holds an undergraduate degree and studied abroad in San José, Costa Rica for six months. She has earned certifications in Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, Continuous Improvement (CIP), Spanish, and has completed the ILEAD leadership program. Beyond her professional work, Nicole has served two terms on the Greenville County Human Relations Commission and volunteers with Miracle Hill Ministries and Habitat for Humanity. Recognized as one of South Carolina’s Influential Women for 2026, she encourages the next generation to “take the flag and charge the hill,” embracing change, seeking feedback, and leading with initiative and teamwork.

• ILEAD
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
• Continuous Improvement certification

• Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts University of South Carolina

• Greenville County Human Relations Commission

• Miracle Hill Ministries
• Habitat for Humanity