Production Manager, Data Center Manufacturing

The Production Manager will report to the Senior Manufacturing Manager and will be responsible for meeting the production plan and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing processes. They will also provide leadership and coaching to the team, and will be hands-on, when needed, to meet the goals and objectives of Tesla

• Build a strong, motivated production team capable of consistently delivering high-quality products against aggressive production targets
• Maintain high product quality and manufacturing yield while ensuring optimal use of resources and adherences to best safety practices
• Ensure production teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas
• Monitor metrics and Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) to assess Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Help with implementation of and continued adherence to Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
• Partner and Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Quality, HR and Maintenance to resolve issues and concerns
• 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
• 10 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly. Body in White or E-Coating is a plus
• The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, 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 and effectiveness
• Good understanding of mechanical and standardized processes
• Ability to use problem solving methods and techniques to successfully and efficiently resolve problems
• Ability to foster a close working relationship with team members and management

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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