Production Manager, Tesla Bot

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Fremont
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

The Production Manager is responsible for leading the production team to achieve the safety, quality, delivery & cost goals and objectives of the organization on new program launch and sustaining production. The Production Manager is responsible for achieving the production build plan, coaching the team to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence. The Production Manager provides hands-on support, leadership, and direction to the production teams on all operational issues.What to ExpectThe Production Manager is responsible for leading the production team to achieve the safety, quality, delivery & cost goals and objectives of the organization on new program launch and sustaining production. The Production Manager is responsible for achieving the production build plan, coaching the team to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence. The Production Manager provides hands-on support, leadership, and direction to the production teams on all operational issues.What You'll Do

• Lead the production readiness and ramp for new and sustaining programs in terms of resources, hiring, training, identifying bottlenecks, driving process improvements, and solving critical problems - working cross functionally to unlock capacity
• Take a data driven approach and prioritize the problem solving and improvement initiatives based on KPIs/metrics and their business impact to achieve the organizational goals and objectives
• Achieve the weekly and monthly SPQRC KPI goals and build plan through active problem solving and continuous improvement. Teach the team how to do root cause analysis, problem solving and take a first principle approach
• Hire, coach and mentor Associate Managers and Supervisors to achieve excellence in their roles and maximize their potential. Build a high performing team, set clear expectations and manage their performance effectively
• Instill and sustain a culture of adherence to standardized work and compliance to documented policies and procedures through regular audits - to ensure safe practices and build products to quality requirements
• Work cross functionally to implement process changes, new product introductions, improvement projects and corrective actions expeditiously in a controlled manner and measure the results
• Be entrepreneurial and act decisively with good judgement in ambiguous situations
• Have a good technical understanding of processes, equipment operation, product quality requirement and work with Engineering and Maintenance to address issues and improve processes
• Work with HR and the production leaders to improve the morale of the team and create an environment in which team members want to come to work and perform at the highest levelWhat You'll Bring
  • 7-10 years of leadership and manufacturing experience in a highly technical Industrial environment
  • Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Electrical or Industrial Engineering preferred
  • Experience launching new programs and ramping production in high volume manufacturing
  • The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, self-driven, critical thinker and able to pro-actively communicate with all employees and works well in a fast-paced multi-cultural environment
  • Experience with process improvement methodologies to improve efficiency, increase yield and availability for manufacturing processes
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with diligent follow through
  • Hands-on experience implementing lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices
  • Ability to use structured problem-solving methods and techniques to successfully resolve production problems
  • Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams, foster a close working relationship with team members, peers and managementCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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)
    • 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 programExpected Compensation$120,000 - $180,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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