Associate Manager, Cell Electrode

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Production Manager for our Electrode Manufacturing team. You will be playing a critical role developing and building a team that will spearhead production and development of battery cells at Tesla. Your excellence in people management will enable you to recruit, lead, and develop a team which includes supervisors, operators, and engineering technicians. In addition, your extensive experience and/or technical background will enable decision making when working with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, quality, and engineering. Your combined skills and mental agility will be key to successfully navigating our fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and conduct policies are prioritized and met among employees
• Build and continuously develop a strong, motivated production team including ensuring training is provided to all personnel and providing mentorship to supervisors
• Leadership of team consisting of 4 production supervisors, 8-12 engineering process techs and 40+ production associates
• Organize and manage production activities labor schedules and monitor and report on production KPIs to ensure production needs are met
• Interface with cross-functional teams such as Maintenance and Engineering to ensure organized execution of activities and to drive continuous improvement including development of standard procedures and processes
• Collaborate with upstream supply processes including internal and external suppliers and downstream customers to ensure electrode material meets quality specifications
• Assist with budget development and reporting

Requirements

• 5+ year experience managing teams of people
• BS or MS in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and solve problems
• Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail and ability to perform against deadlines and under high pressure
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and LSS certification preferred
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal, proficient with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in team building, coaching and development, and succession planning

Essential Physical Demands

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