Operations Manager – General Assembly

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone.

The company has developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with bold innovations in design, pioneering technologies, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle.

Distinguished by its experienced team from leading technology and automotive companies – Canoo has designed a modular electric platform purpose-built to deliver maximum vehicle interior space that is customizable across all owners in the vehicle lifecycle to support a wide range of vehicle applications for consumers and businesses.

With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by autonomy and purpose, and get things done.
Overview
GA Manufacturing Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Operations Manager in General Assembly.

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop group leaders and to ensure Safety, Quality and Productivity improvements are made to allow KPIs to be met.

Reporting to the GA Director, the person in this role will support the Assembly department’s objective to support the overall success of the company.

Reporting to the Director of General Assembly & EOL, the person in this role will support CANOO’s first North America manufacturing operation.

Production includes assembly of a Lifestyle and Delivery vehicle.

CANOO also builds EV battery modules and packs.

Leading Group Leaders and Team Leaders in the safe production of high-quality vehicles that meet our cost goals of the manufacturing operation and plant facilities.
Responsibilities

Lead Production Group Leaders daily to meet Safety, Quality and Productivity KPIs.

Interact daily with Group Leaders to understand development needs as well as interact with and coach production team members and team leaders.

Dual capped with another Manager with responsibility for a Hoshin (business plan) KPI.

Manage change during takt time changes and new model launches.

Daily management of Safety, Quality, and Productivity issues.

Develop business plans and strategies based on Hoshin (company business plan) responsibilities.

Qualifications
Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business or Technical field or management experience in manufacturing
Manufacturing experience
Management experience
Experience in a project planning lead role
Ability to rotate shifts as needed
Preferred Experience 

Experience in automotive or lean manufacturing
Experience leading a group of 50 direct or indirect reports
Toyota automotive experience
Travel Requirements

Travel required to support prototype builds and visit equipment suppliers
Physical Requirements For Non-Physical Positions
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.
Reasonable Accommodations
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.
What’s Cool About Working Here…

Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Equity Compensation
Flexible Paid Time Off
Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.
Canoo cares deeply about the safety of all candidates who may be asked to participate in an in-person interview.

While the company remains operational, some of our positions are remote, while others require working on-site.

Canoo is following the Covid-19 protocols set forth by local state and federal governance and the CDC guidelines.

Candidates who are vaccinated will be asked to provide a copy of proof of vaccination upon arrival for the interview.

Candidates who are not vaccinated will be asked to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test that is no less than 48 hours old.

We ask that you practice hand hygiene, social distance, and wear face coverings to reduce the risks of exposure to Covid-19.

We appreciate your cooperation with our safety protocols while you explore your future with Canoo!