The Production Manager will be responsible for meeting production forecasts and driving continuous improvement through the manufacturing process. They will provide hands-on support and direction to the operations team. This role will ensure quality and safety of the operation while driving continuous improvement of manufacturing. The ideal candidate strives to create an environment that is productive, encourages open communication, and strives to foster a collaborative environment that is exciting and fun.
What You’ll Do- Responsible for production including daily production planning, delivery to plan, production cost, (FTT) first time yield, safety, quality targets, and production staffing
- Maintain high product quality, safety and yield while ensuring optimal cost, use of resources and adherence to best safety practices
- Maintain the facility and equipment in optimal operating conditions through implementation of a preventative maintenance system and taking appropriate corrective actions where needed
- Hire, coach, lead and develop large scale teams made up of salaried and hourly team members Support upgrades, new products, and material introductions by supporting design teams, creating process plans, tracking budget costs and project schedules, and developing countermeasures for timely completion of project goals
- Drive Safety and Environmental compliance Drive high quality standards in everything we do such as process control systems, monitoring and managing key product metrics, consistency in documentation, and 5S initiatives
- Develop and deliver continuous improvement initiatives in safety, environmental, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives
- Provide feedback to management on issues, benchmark other organizations for best practices
- Lead by example of positive reinforcement and make Tesla a World Class Manufacturing organization Collaborate across boundaries for the best outcome by working with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and Test and Quality departments
- Facilitate the development and deployment of standard works whenever a gap is identified
- Minimum 8+ years’ experience in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing (automotive preferred)
- Experience in a body shop department is a plus Profound understanding of manufacturing KPI’s and developing action plans to drive results
- Strong background in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and NPI Demonstrated leader in developing technical and motivated teams
- Experience and thorough knowledge of production systems and processes Proven trajectory of production team leadership, leading leaders, and building teams with critical thinking
- Experience in new product development and launch activities
- Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
- Drive a positive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and high moral environment
- Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Experience in hiring and developing new team members in a production environment
- High-level leadership and decision-making skills
- BS or MS in engineering and/or equivalent experience
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