Associate Production Manager, Cell Electrode

What To Expect
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Associate Production Manager for our Electrode Manufacturing team. You will be playing a critical role developing and building a team that will spearhead production and development of battery cells at Tesla. Your excellence in people management will enable you to recruit, lead, and develop a team which includes supervisors, operators, and engineering technicians. In addition, your extensive experience and/or technical background will enable decision making when working with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, quality, and engineering. Your combined skills and mental agility will be key to successfully navigating our fast-paced development environment.

What You'll Do

Ensure safety and conduct policies are prioritized and met among employees

Build and continuously develop a strong, motivated production team including ensuring training is provided to all personnel and providing mentorship to supervisors

Leadership of team consisting of 4 production supervisors, 8-12 engineering process techs and 40 production associates

Organize and manage production activities labor schedules and monitor and report on production KPIs to ensure production needs are met

Interface with cross-functional teams such as Maintenance and Engineering to ensure organized execution of activities and to drive continuous improvement including development of standard procedures and processes

Collaborate with upstream supply processes including internal and external suppliers and downstream customers to ensure electrode material meets quality specifications

Assist with budget development and reporting

What You'll Bring

5 year experience managing teams of people

Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and solve problems

Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail and ability to perform against deadlines and under high pressure

Lean manufacturing knowledge and LSS certification preferred

Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal, proficient with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience in team building, coaching and development, and succession planning

Essential Physical Demands

Ability to climb stairs, stand for extended periods, and safely lift up to 50 pounds

Perform frequent bending and lifting

Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods, including a respirator and safety harness

Pass pulmonary function tests and physical exam for respirator use and be prepared to potentially be in a fit test program

Benefits
Compensation and 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

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