Maintenance Group Leader, Body

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About Slate

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 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

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Maintenance Group Leader to oversee all aspects of Body Shop Assembly Plant maintenance — from urgent repairs to capital projects. This role sets the standard for safety, efficiency, and reliability across equipment, machinery, and facility systems.

The Maintenance Group Leader Will

• Lead a skilled maintenance team to support production uptime and equipment reliability.
• Partner with production, engineering, and plant leadership to minimize downtime and drive performance.
• Champion a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

What You Get To Do

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, setting expectations and ensuring adherence to safe work practices (LOTO, PPE, SOPs).
• Plan, execute, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair systems including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, vendors, and capital project work to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Partner with Production to minimize downtime, lead root‑cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
• Manage spare parts inventory, reorder points, and cost controls; recommend critical spares.
• Lead installations, rigging, alignments, rebuilds, and equipment upgrades.
• Review blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support repair and project work.
• Ensure accurate documentation of work orders, PMs, and downtime events; report on KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, backlog).
• Oversee vendor quotes, scheduling, quality checks, and contractor safety compliance.
• Drive housekeeping, 5S standards, and safety culture across the shop.
• Advise leadership on long‑term equipment reliability, capital investment, and facility upgrades.

What You Bring To The Team

• 5–7+ years of industrial maintenance, with 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) with 3–5 years in maintenance/manufacturing, OR 7–10 years of directly relevant experience.
• Hands‑on proficiency with conveyors, bearings, seals, shafts, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pipe fitting.
• Skilled in welding/fabrication, machining, rigging, cranes/hoists, and forklifts.
• Proficiency in PLC systems, robotics, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proven ability to coach, schedule, and manage multi‑skilled trades teams. Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and CI practices with measurable impact on MTBF/MTTR.
• Able to work off‑shift, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
• Experienced in vendor management, budgeting, and capital improvement projects.
• Safety‑focused, results‑driven, and committed to operational excellence.

Preferred

• Certifications in maintenance, safety, Six Sigma, or leadership development/training.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At 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.

• 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 Aff 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-o.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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