Operations Manager, Wrap Production
Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
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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 is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to stand up and run our Louisville vinyl wrap production facility. You will own the operation end to end from the moment raw material arrives at the dock to the moment a finished kit ships to the customer.
This facilityand businessarenew.There are no inherited processes no established team and no margin for error on quality. You must be comfortable building in motion: writing SOPs while running production developing people while learning equipment and making decisions without a complete picture.Youllbe on your feet most of the day working alongside the team hands-on with industrial printers laminators and cutters.This role requires the ability to lift up to30pounds.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Build a safety-first culture from day one and hold it at every level of the team.
Own the full production flow: inbound receiving inventory management print cut kit pack and outbound shipping.
Lead the operational launch of the facility from equipment setup through first customer shipment.
Learn every piece of production equipment at an operational level and train the team on it.
Build SOPs work instructions and daily management systems from scratch.
Translate volume forecasts into staffing and equipment plans; own capacity planning and the decisions that come from it.
Drive the facility to its operational efficiency targets and build the systems that sustain them.
Manageteammemberscreateapositivecultureanddriveaccountabilityfor thesite.
Develop team members for growth cross-training and shift leadership readiness.
Partner with the QC and Training Lead toestablishquality standards and reducedefectand rework rates.
Plan and execute the transition to a second shift including developing or hiring shift leadership.
Lead continuous improvement across the full production flow identifywaste run projects to completion.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
5 or more years in operations management with direct accountability for throughput quality and cost in a distribution fulfillment or production environment.
Proven experience launching a new operation from the ground up not inheriting an established one.
Experience building apositive culture in a warehouse environment
Distribution or fulfillment backgroundrequired you understand inbound inventory pick/pack and outbound execution at a working level.
Comfort getting hands-on with production equipment and teaching others to use it.
Experience translating volume forecasts into staffing and equipment recommendations.
Track recordbuilding process where none existed and holding a team to it.
Experience in continuous improvement making process improvements tracking savings andgainingbuy infrom all team members to implement change.
Strong developer of frontline supervisorsleadsand associates
Data-driven approach to daily management you build the tracking systems when theydontexist.
Ability to work a primary shift with flexibility as the operation requires.
Physical stamina for an active on-your-feet role with occasional lifting to30pounds.
Experience in graphics production large-format printing or custom manufacturing is a plus. Automotive experience is not.
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.
Salary Range: The compensation for 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)
$123000.- $154000.
Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance vacation and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program subject to the rules governing such programs.
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
