What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Production Manager, Semi, Powertrain position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Semi General Assembly Associate Operations Manager will lead a high-volume manufacturing team at our new Semi Manufacturing Factory in Sparks, NV. The Semi Final Chassis Associate Operations Manager will oversee multiple automated assembly areas and shifts ensuring safe and quality production of the Tesla Semi structure and associated components. A successful candidate will be capable of developing their team of Supervisors, driving results through strategic cross-functional collaboration and communication, while supporting Tesla's mission to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The ideal candidate will have a track record of significant achievements in a fast-paced production environment, a tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and be flexible to accommodate the time requirement needs of the business.
What You'll Do
- Drive your manufacturing teams to achieve established targets for daily going rate and on-time delivery as well as development of continuous improvement actions
- Define shop objectives to meeting business plans, capacity and headcount targets, and key performance indicators (KPI's)
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Focus: Responsibilities include ensuring team safety training, documenting EHS incidents, proactively identifying workplace hazards, and empowering teams towards continuous operational improvements adjust the order of bullet points to what flows the best if needed
- Conduct analysis and prepare reports on projects and process improvements as well as make countermeasures for timely completion of project goals
- Manage Supervisors, Leads and Production Associates while developing the team structures and buildinga strong, motivated team capable of consistently delivering high-quality products against aggressive production targets
- Support issue resolution including root cause investigation and an environment of continuous learning
- Ensure consistency in standards and documentation. Monitor for compliance as well as support and manage continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives
What You'll Bring
- 5 year experience managing teams of people in a high-volume, assembly and manufacturing setting, or equivalent experience
- Degree in Business or technical discipline or equivalent manufacturing experience
- Experience with process improvement methodologies to optimize efficiency and throughput in automated assembly/joining stations with in-depth understanding of mechanical and standardized processes
- Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate and command the English language, both written and verbal
- Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Fluent with common MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.