Associate Manager, Facilities Operations & Recycling, Semi

We are seeking a motivated and energetic leader for the Facilities Operations team at Gigafactory Nevada in Sparks, NV. This individual will be playing a critical role developing and expanding a team that will manage the facilities process systems and facilities utilities areas. Responsibilities include leading and supporting supervisors, program managers, and operators to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and quality operation of utility systems, enhancing the team culture, driving operational excellence and improving KPI and productivity measures. In addition, a strong facilities technical background and a customer service mindset are critical to enable decision making when working with cross-functional teams such as engineering, maintenance, design, construction and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage operating status, planned/unplanned outages, and overall facility and utility operations
• Develop, oversee, and continuously improve programs, procedures, and SOPs for facility operations
• Support, train, and coach staff in operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
• Identify and implement building improvements and equipment modifications to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure team to optimize facility systems and execute activities effectively
• Champion a high-performance safety culture while driving compliance with performance and talent management criteria

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, solar, or battery manufacturing facilities
• Expert knowledge and application of first principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive experience with complex facility systems, including process, mechanical, electrical, and controls
• Proven ability to lead multi-functional teams and operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in cleanroom environments is a plus

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:

• 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 program