Associate Manager, Quality Operations, Battery Expansion

Tesla Gigafactory Nevada is looking for an Associate Quality Operations Manager - HV Battery Module, responsible to lead, coach and coordinate Quality Supervisors and Technicians within Gigafactory Nevada - vehicle line - Battery Module area.
In this role, you will drive for collaboration and achievement of company goals by enabling the Quality team to support and drive problem solving, effective planning, coaching and training personnel, developing successful employees.


Responsibilities

• Build a strong, motivated Quality Operations team capable of consistently delivering high-quality performance focusing on quality products built right at first time
• Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability
• Ensure sufficient coverage of competent, trained staff to support all Quality and Production targets in all Gigafactory manufacturing operations
• Empower the Quality Operations team to collaborate with Engineering to improve product quality, product manufacturability and line productivity
• Facilitate the improvement of quality controls and audits to prevent escape of suspect material. Support projects to ensure robustness in the quality system (strong problem solving and standardization) and its controls by implementing effective controls for suspect materials

Requirements

• 3+ year experience managing teams of people in high volume manufacturing setting
• Degree in Business or Technical discipline and/or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to support Quality problem identification, prioritization, and resolution
• Ability to work with and develop Quality performance metrics
• Ability to develop motivation and drive from team members even on challenging situations
• Able to work well under extreme pressure while managing competing demands and deadlines

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program