Quality Supervisor, Energy

We are seeking an energetic team-oriented people-person to be responsible for the performance of Quality Technicians and Inspectors on shift. The Quality Supervisor will manage a team of technicians and inspectors to ensure they perform at a high level while meeting the needs of the production floor and product quality. This individual will be responsible for Quality assurance related metrics for their shift. They will performance manage their team to generate the highest value from every employee while maintaining a high level of technical ability.

Guide and coordinate Quality Technicians on shift taking primary ownership for their training and ability to maintain conformance to quality procedures specifications and interact with Manufacturing team members to determine shift priorities and allocation of labor. Drive improvement activities across the shift to increase team knowledge and capability and align with Quality Engineering team to support validation and root cause investigation activities.

Adhere to strict 5S standards and maintain cleanliness in the work area and observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks and work with and around hazardous areas and hazardous chemicals and materials. Work from schematics, diagrams, layouts, defined plans, and written/verbal instructions. Maintain quality performance metrics and drive issues to root cause solutions and audit manufacturing line against released manufacturing processes and procedures.

Provide coaching and training to Quality Technicians, define goals and performance metrics. This would include conducting bi-weekly 1x1s with each individual technician. Hold team members accountable to any policy violations and work towards curbing sub-par behaviors. Provide weekly written status reports to management and peers and take part in conducting interviews as needed.

Requirements:

• 2 years of leadership experience with a team of 10 or more employees.
• Must understand general manufacturing processes, Quality methodologies, and team leadership.
• Must demonstrate reliability, initiative, and desire to learn.
• Must be adaptable in work schedule including compressed work week and night shift and the working environment.
• Capable of providing constructive feedback to subordinates, multitask, and adapt to constant change.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization.
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 10 hours per day and wear all required PPE associated with required tasks.
• Wear air purifying respirator as needed for specific tasks.
• Lift at least 10 - 20 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions and sometimes may have to twist and bend body.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, work in a loud environment.
• Must be able to discern audible alarms, must be able to distinguish colors, and possess accurate depth perception.
• Strong aptitude with electronic and mechanic test and measurements systems and proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Applicable documented Training and/or Certifications a plus.
• Ability to use technological tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, interpret data and able to use Microsoft Office software.
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal.

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).
• 401k 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.