Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, Cell Cathode Materials

Supervise a group of equipment maintenance technicians that are responsible for equipment availability and performance. Perform preventative maintenance and repair on a variety of electro-mechanical, robotic, and pneumatic manufacturing equipment. Manage workload with a positive attitude as a hands-on team player in a collaborative work environment. You will work closely with the site's Planners, Specialists, and Scheduler to ensure that planned work is well-understood by Technicians and Contractors and is safely executed according to these plans. You will also lead the planning and execution of break-in work required to keep the unit online. This position will be required to work a shifting schedule until the site is stabilized, leading multi-disciplinary crews through complex jobs with little oversight.
This person must be able to build upon previous successes and take our Maintenance teams to the next level. They must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect product quality, production efficiency, ergonomics, equipment maintenance, etc. The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision, training and coaching to assigned maintenance employees to achieve the required equipment up time, equipment repairs, and production goals. Maintain department records and inventories
• Ensure that standard operating procedures and engineering procedures are current, accurate and that all work is done in compliance to ensure maximum quality
• Monitor to ensure that all employees comply with safety regulations and the plant's safety program
• Provide the shift-to-shift communication link in order to keep all team members working toward the same goals
• Lead the execution of commissioning activities across organizational boundaries, inclusive of vendor support, on-site resource balancing, tooling requirements, and utility needs

Requirements

• Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of equipment maintenance fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems
• 5+ years of execution leadership in an industrial manufacturing environment, with experience supporting maintenance organizations in the development and execution of detailed job plans
• Experience with solids handling, rotary calcination and hydro-metallurgical equipment is a plus
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours and alternative shifts
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface with multiple engineering disciplines, vendors, craft experts, as well as executives
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to climb stairs, stand for extended periods, and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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

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