Production Associate Manager, Model Y, Press

As an Associate Manager of Production, you will be playing a critical role on the Gigafactory Production team. You will lead a dynamic team of Supervisors, managing operations and metrics in critical areas of the Manufacturing floor. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with our Manufacturing and Operations teams, interfacing with Engineering, NPI, and Material Flow, to ensure production goals are being met.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong, motivated production team capable of consistently delivering high quality products against aggressive production targets

• Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability

• Empower the Production team to collaborate with Engineering to improve product manufacturability and line productivity

• Ensure Production teams receive effective training and workforce development. Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & an environment of continuous learning and improvement

• Develop supervisory team for individual professional development. Ensure production teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas

Requirements

• 5+ year experience managing teams of people in high volume Manufacturing setting

• Degree in Business or Technical discipline or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional abilities

• Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs)

• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines. Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills

• Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge and proven record of implementation of lean manufacturing tools and techniques to create stability, reduce variation, waste, and drive methodical problem solving

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