{"id":1198532,"url":"https://alion.io/job/slate-production-control-sap-manager","title":"Production Control SAP Manager","company":{"id":1772423,"name":"Slate","domain":"slate.auto","url":"https://alion.io/company/slate-auto","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Enterprise Apps","role_family":"Enterprise Apps","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Warsaw, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":115000,"max_usd":242000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":75},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"ABAP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-21T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-21","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T19:40:47Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"ABOUT SLATE\nAt 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 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\nSlate is seeking an experienced SAP leader to support the Warsaw, IN Production Control through both the SAP S/4HANA implementation and ongoing production support after go-live. This is an on-site role reporting into Production Control. During implementation, the role will translate Slate's shop-floor, manufacturing, finance, and supply chain requirements into a scalable SAP solution and own User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with Production Control and plant operations stakeholders. Post go-live, the role transitions into day-to-day production support for the Warsaw plant, resolving issues, maintaining configuration, and keeping SAP aligned with evolving plant operations.\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:\nLead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation activities for the Warsaw plant, including business process design, configuration, testing, cutover, and go-live support.\nDesign and configure core Finance and Controlling (FICO) processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cost Center Accounting, and Product Costing.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to integrate FICO with Materials Management (MM), Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Order-to-Cash (OTC), Plan-to-Make (PTM), Logistics Execution (LEX), and Inventory Management (IM) work streams.\nConduct business process workshops and fit-gap analysis, and prepare business blueprint and functional specification documentation.\nManage data migration and cutover activities from legacy systems to SAP, including master and transactional data, using tools such as LSMW, IDOC, and Winshuttle.\nDesign and support EDI/IDOC/ALE/RFC interfaces between SAP and other enterprise systems (e.g., MES, PLM, Ariba, Concur, Salesforce).\nCollaborate with ABAP developers on custom reports, BAPIs, user exits, BADIs, and WRICEF objects to extend standard SAP functionality.\nDevelop and execute test scenarios, coordinate unit and integration testing, and secure business sign-off.\nOwn User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the SAP implementation: build the UAT plan and test scripts with Production Control and plant operations, coordinate UAT cycles, track and triage defects, and obtain formal sign-off before go-live.\nCreate end-user training materials and lead training sessions for Production Control, finance, controlling, and operations teams.\nServe as the on-site point of escalation for day-to-day SAP production support issues at the Warsaw plant, ensuring timely resolution in line with SLAs.\nMonitor and maintain SAP configuration and interfaces supporting Warsaw plant operations, proactively identifying and resolving recurring issues.\nSupport period-end close, data validation, and internal/external audit requests for the Warsaw plant's Finance and Controlling processes.\nPartner with plant operations, Production Control, and IT to assess and implement change requests, enhancements, and minor configuration updates post go-live.\nEnsure the implementation and ongoing support model align with Slate's broader enterprise application roadmap and governance standards.\n| What you Bring To The Team:\n10+ years of hands-on SAP FICO implementation experience, including at least one full-lifecycle (end-to-end) SAP implementation.\nBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.\nDemonstrated experience configuring SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling modules.\nExperience integrating FICO with Materials Management, Procurement, Order-to-Cash, and Manufacturing/Production Planning modules.\nProven experience with data migration and cutover planning for legacy-to-SAP conversions.\nWorking knowledge of EDI/IDOC/ALE/RFC integration methods.\nStrong grasp of techno-functional concepts (ABAP debugging, BAPIs, user exits, BADIs) sufficient to collaborate effectively with technical development teams.\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to lead workshops and train both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nExperience planning and leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles with business and plant operations stakeholders, including test script design, defect tracking, and formal sign-off.\n| Preferred Qualifications\nPrior experience implementing or supporting SAP within the automotive or EV manufacturing industry.\nSAP FICO Certification.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.\nChartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent accounting credential.\nExperience with a greenfield SAP implementation at a scaling manufacturing company.\nFamiliarity with broader enterprise application ecosystems (PLM, MES, Salesforce, Ariba).\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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