Operations Manager, Coating & Bonding

slate.auto

Supervising production associates
Ensuring safe operations
High-quality production output
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

Job Summary

  • 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 Operations Group Lead partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to support stable, repeatable, and efficient production.
  • Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles including Safety First, Delight Customers, and Relentless Improvement.

Matching Summary

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervising production associates
  • Ensuring safe operations
  • High-quality production output
  • Lean manufacturing initiatives
  • Chemical handling safety
  • Robotic automation processes
  • Cross-shift coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Coaching and team development
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong communication skills
  • Safety-first culture champion
  • Structured problem-solving methods
  • Collaborative cross-functional partnership
  • Hands-on floor leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in automotive or high-volume manufacturing
  • 2+ years supervisory or team-lead experience
  • Experience with coating systems or adhesive bonding
  • Knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance

Work Rights

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