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ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love-and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

| WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Slate is looking for an experienced Operations Manager, General Assembly,to help our manufacturing team be successful in the electric vehicle space. You must be able to thrive and succeed in a fast-paced startup environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success.

| WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

| WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Lead the General Assembly Team to achieve all business objectives including safety, quality, continuous improvement, production, profitability, customer service, and other internal metrics, consistent with Slate's principles.

• Supports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale and drive successful implementation of processes and standards.

• Oversee all personnel for General Assembly: maintenance, quality, and tool and process engineering, both hourly and salary.

• Review daily expenditures and resolve anomalies.

• Lead change management initiatives in the department, drive workforce engagement, and provide coaching and feedback to all employees.

• Ensure compliance in all audit initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost savings, and employee morale in General Assembly.

• Drive launch and mid-cycle action activities, cost improvements, and raising the bar on quality and product safety.

• Monitor launch curve attainment for new programs and establish PDCA as needed.

• Coordinate project plans with maintenance and engineering organizations

• Lead the elimination of waste in all aspects of the business.

• Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment.

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Bachelor's degree.

• At least 12 years' experience in operations management experience in a high-volume environment.

• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required.

• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.

• Ability to effectively lead a diverse workforce, teach, coach and mentor employees to go above and beyond required operational and business objectives.

• Must have a strong working knowledge of Automotive, General Assembly, Production, Process and Maintenance.

• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement systems.

• Knowledge of other process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launch.

• Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects while maintaining simplistic communications to others.

• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

| SALARY RANGE:

The compensationfor this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

141,807.00 - 212,710.00 USD Annual

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.