Operations Manager, Body
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Job Location:
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
We are seeking a Body Operation Manager to lead operations within the Body shop. This leader will be responsible for managing production teams driving operational excellence and ensuring safe efficient and high-quality output. The Body Operation Manager will partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering Quality Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to deliver world-class results in safety quality delivery cost and people development.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Lead and inspire a team of Supervisors Leads and Production Associates across the Body Shop.
Develop implement and sustain standardized work instructions and operating procedures to ensure consistent production execution.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles to increase efficiency reduce waste and improve throughput.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to support PFMEAs control plans and process changes to ensure stable production.
Develop training programs workforce planning and team development initiatives to build a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
Monitor and manage production performance using key metrics (Safety Quality Delivery Cost and People).
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards fostering a culture of accountability and ownership across the production floor.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for safety quality and delivery issues.
Drive operational discipline by ensuring all processes are followed and escalations are managed effectively.
Partner cross-functionally with Quality Engineering and Maintenance to ensure smooth production operations and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing or related field (advanced degree preferred).
8 years of production leadership experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing including 3 years in a senior management role.
Proven ability to lead large production teams in a fast-paced high-automation environment.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
Demonstrated success in developing leaders and building high-performing teams.
Experience working with BIW processes equipment and measurement/inspection techniques preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and act on production performance data.
Excellent communication leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to remain proactive and engaged under pressure managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
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
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
