Head of Manufacturing Engineering

About Slate

Slate is a new US company that is exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle space.

Who we are looking for:

Slate is looking for a dynamic, experienced Head of Manufacturing Engineering to join our growing team. This position will be responsible for the ERP system and play a key leadership role across engineering interface and production scheduling. This is a high impact position that will allow you to leverage problem solving, project management, leadership and technical skills in a diverse production environment. Central Midwest location in a highly desirable mid-size community.



What you get to do:

• Responsible for timely development and implementation of modified production and operations processes that will ensure successful implementation of ERP.
• Responsible for managing the ERP system with the resultant delivery of work orders and production schedules for productions and supply chain requirements.
• Continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives for existing products.
• Work cross functionally with engineering and production teams to improve efficiency and costs.
• Develop effective and timely solutions to technical problems in manufacturing and supply chain.
• Monitor manufacturing organization success/failure with focus on data.
• Implement a continuous improvement program to improve processes and report on progress quarterly.
• Conduct inspections and facilitate third-party audits.
• Lead the creation of the facility strategy and establish a method of execution through KPI's.
• Manage policy deployment in the areas of Lead Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, and plant performance measures.
• Balance capacity across operations, implementing strategies in alignment with initiatives.
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroups and manage/develop plant staff.
• Manage and oversee all operations and aspects of a large manufacturing engineering team, with up to 10 direct reports.
• Collaborate with leaders of other functional areas to develop and drive cross-functional improvement initiatives.
  
  

What you bring to the team:

• Safety above all to protect our team members, partners and
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing or related). Masters preferred.
• Strong project management experience with demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex projects and changing priorities.
• Ability to implement new and innovative manufacturing processes and
• Expert communicator with aligned motives for joining our
• Excellent problem solver and analytical skills
• High-level analytical acumen and fact-based problem solving with demonstrated ability to develop and drive strategy.
• Strong ethics and integrity
• Background in brownfield conversions, installation and ramp up.
• 15 years plus relevant 20 years' experience in lieu of degree.
• Flexibility to relocate to other Slate location.
  
  

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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto or 813-468-7257.