Process Supervisor, Powder Coat, Megafactory

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead, support, and manage a team of Technicians and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate is a self-starter with strong leadership capabilities that can manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time. This leader will build a team that can work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other departments, in leading Process, Non-Conforming Material initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Align projects to drive department goals by managing operations and driving metrics in critical areas of the Manufacturing floor. Work with engineering and production team, understand the product, process, quality control plan
• Lead process technicians on process issues analysis and problem solving. Monitor, manage and countermeasure MMS and WIP accumulations. Monitor defect trends and escalate to responsible engineering, quality, and production teams
• Disposition of special case non-conforming materials that come from the manufacturing line. Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & corrective action tracking
• Manage repairs/troubleshooting exactly to instructed process. Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire rework process and support no defects escaping the NCM area
• Ensure processes provide a high level of safety and ergonomic compliance. Support training and coaching of Process Technicians and Associates. Optimize labor utilization, reduce waste, and reduce variability
• Management of team includes proactively planning for labor needs considering production ramp up, communicating job expectations, performing employee performance and objectives reviews, and managing team in alignment of company policies and procedures. Set up work plan and priorities to the team based on business plan and needs
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations

Requirements

• Associates degree in electronic or some technical certificate or 5-10 years equivalent experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment, lean manufacturing methodologies and leadership
• Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs) with strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for both learning systems quickly and teaching them to others
• Enthusiastic, innovative, and take-charge attitude. Able to work independently and set the team's priorities based on urgent business needs
• Experience on Coatings Manufacturing Process, Surface Preparation Process, Chemical treatment Process, Powder Supply Systems, Powder Reclaim Systems, Dust Collector Systems, Humidifier Systems, IR Ovens, Pretreatment Systems, Conveyor Systems and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematic
• Proficiency in 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks and CATIA is a plus, ASTM and ISO Experience for Coatings as well as coatings rework procedures and sanding Experience
• Strong analytical capability and familiarity with analytical and statistical software systems. Data collection and analysis experience
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight 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


Expected Compensation

$86,400 - $216,000/annual salary + 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.