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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.\n| WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:\nThe Sr. Manager, FVY Operations is the operationally responsible leader for Slate's Finished Vehicle Yard (FVY) - the critical interface between manufacturing and commercial vehicle delivery. Every vehicle's custody, location accuracy, condition, and security from the moment it is released from factory through final Finished Vehicle carrier handoff sits with this role.\nThe Sr. Manager directly manages the FVY Operations team across three crews (A, B, and C), and holds dotted-line coordination responsibility with the Quality & Inspection function (reporting into Manufacturing Quality) and the Repair Operations function (reporting into GA Manufacturing). In coordination with Slate Security, the Sr. Manager also owns the physical security of the yard - access control, surveillance, and incident response for a site holding several thousand finished, vehicles - including the specific safety protocols unique to a battery-electric vehicle storage yard.\nThe role is the primary operational point of contact for Slate Sales and its carrier partners and owns the full vehicle handoff process - scheduling, release authorization, staging, pre-release inspection, gate operations, and handoff confirmation - at a sustained high throughput. In total, the Sr. Manager's operational scope spans managing a large operations team over 3 crews, plus the coordinated Quality and Repair functions embedded in the yard.\nThis is a founding leadership role for the Slate Finished Vehicle Yard (FVY) - you will build the operation from the ground up, define the standards, and put your mark on one of the most visible functions in Slate's launch.\n| WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT:\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.\n| WHAT YOU GET TO DO:\nFVY Operations Leadership (Direct)\nDirect the full Finished Vehicle Yard operation across all three crews and both shifts, ensuring uninterrupted vehicle flow.\nOwn physical and systematic receipt of all vehicles released by Manufacturing into the finished vehicle yard - VIN scanning, condition check-in, and slot assignment at scale.\nDrive lot management discipline: optimal slot assignment, accurate location tracking against the WMS/ERP system of record, and 100% inventory integrity, including a documented cycle count of every yard zone each shift.\nLead outbound logistics coordination with Slate Sales carrier partners, scheduling appointments and ensuring shipping throughput is met.\nOwn EV-specific yard operating standards: state-of-charge management within the storage SoC band, charging-row operations, 12-volt battery maintenance, and bringing outbound vehicles to release-order charge levels.\nVehicle Release & Carrier Handoff\nOwn the end-to-end handoff process from scheduling through departure: appointment booking, release authorization and documentation (release order, VIN manifest, bill of lading), and gate verification against the appointment.\nEnsure every vehicle passes a mandatory pre-release inspection and signed condition report before loading, and hold authority.\nOversee gate and loading operations, keeping carrier traffic separated from production and general yard traffic and loaded in appointment order.\nConfirm handoff and post the systematic release for every pickup, issuing the signed bill of lading, condition report, and updated VIN status to Sales the same shift.\nManage exceptions - short-ships, carrier no-shows, condition disputes, and manifest discrepancies and own escalation whenever the yard or a vehicle is not carrier-ready.\nYard Security & EV Safety\nOwn physical security of the FVY in partnership with Slate Security: perimeter protection, gate access control, badge and visitor management, and video surveillance coverage.\nMaintain key and fob control through the electronic key control cabinet, including same-shift resolution of any fob not returned at shift end.\nLead EV protection and emergency response readiness: quarantine protocols for non conforming vehicles, coordination with qualified technicians, and the site pre-incident plan with the EHS & Slate Security.\nEnforce yard traffic and personnel safety standards (speed limits, high-visibility apparel, aisle stop bars) and suspend outdoor vehicle movement during severe weather.\nOwn incident reporting and escalation for theft, damage, injury, near-miss, and thermal events - logging outcomes against the VIN and escalating through the FVY Operations Manager to the Sr. Manager and Head of Production Control.\nPeople & Team Development\nLead, develop, and performance-manage the FVY Operations Manager and, through that role, the Crew A, B, and C Shift Leads and all frontline teams.\nBuild a high-accountability shift culture across all three crews, with consistent standards, clear escalation paths, and proactive communication at shift transitions and crew handoffs.\nPartner with HR to manage staffing, onboarding, training, and performance across a direct FVY team of approximately 58-67 FTE across three crews.\nChampion safety as a non-negotiable - ensure full compliance with EHS standards, conduct regular safety walks, and drive a proactive near-miss reporting culture.\nQuality & Inspection Coordination\nEnsure mandatory final vehicle inspections are completed by the Quality team before every carrier handoff - no vehicle is released without a Quality pass.\nWork in close coordination with Manufacturing Quality, including Final Vehicle Inspectors and a QA Documentation Specialist) on pre-carrier inspection standards, disposition criteria, and audit readiness.\nEstablish and monitor key quality metrics: first-pass inspection rate, defect frequency by category, and re-inspection cycle time.\nPartner with Manufacturing Quality to close feedback loops on recurring defect patterns identified in the FVY, ensuring yard findings inform upstream manufacturing process improvement.\nIn-Yard Repair Coordination (Dotted Line - Reports to GA Manufacturing)\nOversee the in-yard repair organization - Repair Triage, Body & Cosmetic, Mechanical & Electrical, to ensure defective vehicles are repaired, re-inspected, and returned to active inventory without impacting carrier schedules.\nWork in close coordination with the General Assembly (GA) team on in-yard repair execution - aligning on repair scope, parts availability, technician support, and root-cause disposition.\nEstablish repair prioritization by ship date, capacity planning by repair type, and clear SLAs for repair cycle time.\nMaintain disposition records (root cause, labor, classification) against each VIN to support warranty claims and the manufacturing feedback loop.\nInfrastructure, Equipment & Capital Planning\nProvide operational input into yard sizing, pavement, lighting, and fixed-facility planning (guard shacks, inspection lanes, repair bays, EV quarantine area) to support current and projected throughput.\nDevelop, procure and commission, in partner with manufacturing, material handling engineering and Procurement on EV charging infrastructure and yard mobile/handling equipment - charging stalls, recovery equipment, scanners, and shuttle/cart fleets - sized to crew and volume needs.\nSupport capital planning and new-versus-refurbished equipment decisions for yard equipment, balancing cost against safety, warranty, and operational risk.\nSystems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement\nOwn FVY operational reporting: daily throughput, lot capacity, carrier fulfillment rate, inspection pass rate, and repair queue health.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives targeting receiving efficiency, storage utilization, outbound throughput, and repair cycle reduction.\nPartner with IT/Systems teams to ensure WMS/ERP data integrity across all vehicle transactions and system-to-system release events in the FVY.\nDevelop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all FVY functions; ensure all three crews operate to the same standard.\n| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:\n12+ years of progressive operations or logistics management experience, with at least 5 years leading multi-shift manufacturing, distribution, or vehicle logistics operations.\nDemonstrated experience managing large hourly workforces (90+ team members inclusive of coordinated functions) across multiple shifts in a high-throughput environment.\nStrong working knowledge of vehicle lot operations finished goods logistics, or automotive manufacturing support functions.\nExperience managing third-party carrier or logistics relationships with accountability for scheduling adherence and fulfillment performance.\nProven track record in safety leadership and EHS compliance within a manufacturing or automotive environment, including physical security program oversight (access control, surveillance, incident response).\nProficiency with WMS, ERP, or inventory management systems (SAP or equivalent).\nStrong data literacy - able to build, interpret, and act on operational dashboards and KPI reports.\nBachelor’s degree in operations management, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent work experience.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nExperience in finished vehicle logistics, automotive OEM yard operations, or vehicle remarketing / auction operations.\nFamiliarity with vehicle carriers and remarketing platforms used by automotive sales partners.\nExperience with battery-electric vehicle operations - charging infrastructure, state-of-charge management, or high-voltage safety programs (NFPA 70E).\nLean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).\nExperience standing up a new operation or leading a facility launch.\nExposure to EV or new-model launch environments.\nWHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?\nAt Slate, we’re 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.\nSafety First\n\nDelight Customers\n\nOne Team\n\nRelentless Improvement\n\nFast, Frugal, and Scrappy\n\nRespectful Collaboration\n\nPositive Legacy\n\nWE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.\nSlate 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.\nSlate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. 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