Manager, Equipment Maintenance

Tesla is looking for exceptional maintenance leader with a wide skillset and deep understanding of equipment maintenance to join our Seat manufacturing plant. The Manager will be responsible for managing, inspiring and developing a team made up of Supervisors, Technicians and Leads. The Manager provides hands-on support, leadership, and direction to their direct reports, and takes pride in their hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate excels at resource allocation and has a very hands-on attitude. This individual recognizes the discipline required to keep production equipment running but has the flexibility to adapt in an ever-changing environment.



Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and schedules for existing and future equipment, while ensuring adherence to a safe work culture and improve upon safety, as needed, assist with budget development and reporting, manage and coordinate contract services as needed
• Procedures & PMs/ TPM, develop & maintain proper documentation of all necessary procedures; periodic maintenance tasks; equipment changes (electrical, spare parts upgrades, mechanical), etc.
• Train, develop, and manage the maintenance team, work with engineering and operations regularly to ensure needs are aligned, provide reports on equipment status as needed
• Work with inventory management to track and maintain spares and specialized tooling, while maintaining spare parts inventory, identifying and ordering needed parts and updating tracking system
• Equipment Operation Availability / % OEE improvement: System development to track current shop conditions and identification of key areas of improvement
• Breakdown management: Understanding of short term vs long term actions and systems used to prevent repeat occurrences
• Build relationships with other functional Sustaining Engineering departments to leverage abilities across the facility

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field preferred. 9+ years of experience in an equipment maintenance role and 6+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferred. Laser welding, high volume assembly equipment. Example - Conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval system, torque and fastening control systems and part lift assist
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal, plus experience working in fast paced manufacturing environment facilities
• Knowledge of Robotic and PLC controls programming skills; Bonus if experience is with Fanuc Robotics systems
• Understanding of JIT / lean manufacturing concepts with the regards to equipment application and the need for continuous improvement
• Experience and thorough knowledge of production systems and processes, experience managing teams of people in a production environment by working efficiently and productively in independent and team settings
• Able to remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their performance while working well under pressure and managing competing demands against tight deadlines
• Fluent with common MS office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. Planned Maintenance System experience a PLUS

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


Expected Compensation

$96,000 - $240,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.