Universal Waste Supervisor, LFP Battery Cell Manufacturing

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a Regulated Waste Supervisor to join the LFP Cell Manufacturing Operations Team. This role will support the regulated waste operations and compliance programs within Tesla’s manufacturing facility in Sparks, NV. Reporting to the Manufacturing Operations leader, the role will be responsible for the performance of Technicians tasked with the collection and handling of cell manufacturing waste in compliance with Tesla Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and federal, state, and local regulations. The role will also be responsible for overseeing small-scale spill cleanup.

What You'll Do

Supervise duties of regulated waste technicians across 24/7 operation

Train technicians on proper OSHA safety guidelines, State and Federal Regulations pertaining to Hazardous Waste Disposal, and Department of Transportation regulations for proper loading, marking, handling, and transporting of hazardous material materials

Conduct risk assessments on hazardous materials and coordinate storage and handling of waste

Track hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous waste generation, storage and disposal for Tesla as required by local, state, and federal law

Advise and coordinate spill response activities

Teach, train and coach employees and contractors on fundamental EHS concepts and principles to reduce risk, execute EHS requirements, and engage through EHS improvement processes

What You'll Bring

Experience supervising personnel

5 years of waste management, hazardous materials, or related fields

Proficiency with EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations

Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

Essential Physical Demands:

The ability to carry up to 50 lbs. up and down stairs

Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures

Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

Ability to wear quality protective equipment (QPE) including full gown, shoe/boot covers, face mask, beard cover, gloves, and hair net

Exposures to hazardous materials and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, gloves, hard hats, half-face respirators, powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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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