Tesla Associate Manager Cell Electrode 

United States, Texas, Austin 

845510876

• 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

• 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