Associate Production Manager, Model Y, Drive Unit

Tesla•Austin, TX

About The Position

As an Associate Manager of Production, you will play a critical role in leading a team of Supervisors to drive operations, optimize efficiency, and ensure production goals are met. You will work cross-functionally with manufacturing and operations teams, interfacing with Engineering, Quality, Material Flow, and Maintenance to improve processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. Build a strong, motivated production 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 teams to collaborate with engineering to improve product manufacturability and line productivity Develop training programs and workforce development strategies for Supervisors and Production Associates Support issue resolution, including root cause investigation and corrective action tracking Drive standardization of work processes and ensure consistent practices across shifts and areas Utilize production performance metrics to optimize efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, and cost control

Requirements

5 plus years of experience managing teams in a high-volume manufacturing setting
Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience with demonstrated exceptional ability
Strong ability to analyze and drive performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, cost)
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends as necessary

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Supervisors to drive operations, optimize efficiency, and ensure production goals are met
Work cross-functionally with manufacturing and operations teams, interfacing with Engineering, Quality, Material Flow, and Maintenance to improve processes and support continuous improvement initiatives
Build a strong, motivated production 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 teams to collaborate with engineering to improve product manufacturability and line productivity
Develop training programs and workforce development strategies for Supervisors and Production Associates
Support issue resolution, including root cause investigation and corrective action tracking
Drive standardization of work processes and ensure consistent practices across shifts and areas
Utilize production performance metrics to optimize efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, and cost control

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