Technical Associate Manager, LFP Cell Manufacturing

As a Technical Associate Manager, you will have the critical task of managing the priorities and tasks of the Process Technician Team. Your experience in fast-paced production lines as well as strong manufacturing ramp background will make you an ideal candidate for this role. You have a passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing the next generation of technicians and supervisors. You are very hands-on, energetic, and have a capacity to think critically on many different complicated processes. Your proven ability to collaborate with employees, peers, and managers is one of your key strengths for success.

• Build a strong, motivated process technician team capable of consistently delivering high-quality products against aggressive production targets
  
• Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability
  
• Empower the process technicians and supervisors to collaborate with engineering to improve product manufacturability and line productivity
  
• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & an environment of continuous learning and improvement and ensure production teams receive effective training and workforce development
  
• Develop supervisory teams for individual professional development
  
• Ensure process teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas
  

• 5+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering experience
• 3+ years managing teams of people in a production environment
• Extensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives.
• Experience in process development and equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing and 6-Sigma principles (6-sigma certification preferred)
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Proficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
  

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