As a Production Supervisor, you will play a critical role on the Production team, leading a team of Associates and Leads to manage operations and drive key manufacturing metrics. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, NPI, and Material Flow to meet production goals while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the manufacturing floor. This role requires a hands-on leadership approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Build, coach, and develop a high-performing production team, ensuring training and hiring plans align with business needs
- Drive production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs) and implement process improvements
- Empower teams to collaborate with Engineering to improve manufacturability, resolve bottlenecks, and enhance productivity
- Ensure quality standards are met throughout production, preventing defects from leaving the station or team area
- Maintain and develop Standardized Manufacturing Instructions and ensure compliance with operating procedures
- Oversee Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance, ensuring workplace safety, training completion, and incident resolution
- Manage shift schedules, workforce planning, and shift-to-shift communication to ensure smooth production operations
- 3 plus years of leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably managing direct reports
- Experience in hiring, training, and developing teams with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to analyze and develop production performance metrics to drive operational excellence
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands under pressure
- Excellent communication skills, with experience interfacing with executives and cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with manufacturing systems
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed
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