Manager, MRO

Warsaw, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand 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 Automotive is seeking a highly experienced MRO Manager with 8 years of leadership in automotive or industrial manufacturing to drive up time safety and cost efficiency across our Warsaw facility. This role will define and execute the production MRO scope by partnering with key stakeholders including Manufacturing Facilities Maintenance Production Control EHS HR and Finance to ensure the availability of critical spare parts tools and consumables that support our mission of building a truly affordable vehicle.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

As the MRO Manager at Slate Automotive youll lead the strategy and execution of our Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) program to ensure plant reliability operational efficiency and cost control. You will:

Develop and lead the MRO strategy to support uptime lean operations and cost optimization across the facility.
Manage procurement inventory and supplier relationships for spare parts tooling and indirect materials.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Maintenance Facilities Production Control EHS HR and Finance to align MRO scope with production schedules safety standards and financial targets.
Implement and optimize ERP/CMMS systems to improve inventory tracking replenishment and usage analytics.
Lead cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy traceability and compliance.
Ensure regulatory compliance with ISO/IATF standards environmental regulations and audit requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in MRO processes including spend analysis and inventory accuracy.
Mentor and support MRO buyers and storeroom personnel fostering a culture of transparency accountability and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or Finance or equivalent experience.
8 years of MRO management experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
8 years of MRO management experience in automative or high- volume manufacturing.
Experience managing cycle counts and physical inventory programs.
Experience with lean manufacturing reliability programs and cost reduction initiatives.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional factory teams to define and execute MRO scope.
Strong knowledge of MRO categories vendor negotiations and inventory optimization.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics) and CMMS platforms.
Excellent communication analytical and leadership skills.
Inventory accuracy and turnover maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
Fill rate and part availability ensuring timely fulfillment of maintenance work orders to support uptime.
Cycle count compliance and inventory reconciliation driving accuracy and accountability in physical inventory processes.
Cost savings through strategic sourcing identifying opportunities to reduce spend without compromising quality or reliability.
Supplier performance and audit readiness maintaining strong vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were 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

Required Experience:

Manager

ABOUT SLATEAt Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand 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 ...

ABOUT SLATE

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

Develop and lead the MRO strategy to support uptime lean operations and cost optimization across the facility.
Manage procurement inventory and supplier relationships for spare parts tooling and indirect materials.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Maintenance Facilities Production Control EHS HR and Finance to align MRO scope with production schedules safety standards and financial targets.
Implement and optimize ERP/CMMS systems to improve inventory tracking replenishment and usage analytics.
Lead cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy traceability and compliance.
Ensure regulatory compliance with ISO/IATF standards environmental regulations and audit requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in MRO processes including spend analysis and inventory accuracy.
Mentor and support MRO buyers and storeroom personnel fostering a culture of transparency accountability and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or Finance or equivalent experience.
8 years of MRO management experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
8 years of MRO management experience in automative or high- volume manufacturing.
Experience managing cycle counts and physical inventory programs.
Experience with lean manufacturing reliability programs and cost reduction initiatives.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional factory teams to define and execute MRO scope.
Strong knowledge of MRO categories vendor negotiations and inventory optimization.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics) and CMMS platforms.
Excellent communication analytical and leadership skills.
Inventory accuracy and turnover maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
Fill rate and part availability ensuring timely fulfillment of maintenance work orders to support uptime.
Cycle count compliance and inventory reconciliation driving accuracy and accountability in physical inventory processes.
Cost savings through strategic sourcing identifying opportunities to reduce spend without compromising quality or reliability.
Supplier performance and audit readiness maintaining strong vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.