Production Manager, Megapack, Megafactory

Tesla•Brookshire, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager will lead a high-volume manufacturing team at Megafactory Texas located in Brookshire, TX. The Production Manager will oversee multiple areas (Body-In-White, Powder Coat, General Assembly) and shifts (AWS), ensuring safe and quality production of Tesla Megapacks supporting our mission to help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. A successful candidate will be able to develop their leaders and organizations, establishing a culture of ownership, accountability, and world-class manufacturing. The ability to continuously drive results through strategic cross-functional collaboration and communication in a high-pressure, demanding environment is essential. This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) however could require 90% travel to work in the Bay Area (CA) to support early builds and validation support for the first 6 to 12 months. Travel plans and reimbursement will follow Tesla’s Travel Policy and will be governed by the direct manager.

Requirements

5 years minimum, 10+ years preferred experience managing organizations in a high-volume manufacturing setting; Body-In-White and Powder Coat experience preferred
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business or Technical discipline, evidence of exceptional experience, or equivalent experience
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and able to pro-actively communicate with all employees and works well in a fast-paced multi-cultural environment
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands, tight deadlines, 24/7 availability
Communicate succinctly using excellent written and verbal skills
Experience with process improvement methodologies (6 sigma, lean, 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys, etc.) to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Highly experienced with MS Office programs (Outlooks, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and creating business proposals and executive summaries

Nice To Haves

Body-In-White and Powder Coat experience preferred

Responsibilities

Build and lead a motivated production team to consistently deliver high-quality products, meeting aggressive targets across all shifts and value streams
Maintain high product quality, manufacturing yield, and safety standards while optimizing resource use and adhering to best practices, fostering a culture of accountability
Ensure standardized work practices and consistency across production teams, supported by effective training and workforce development
Monitor and assess Safety, People, Quality, Rate, and Cost through KPIs and drive continuous improvement
Partner with Design, Engineering, Quality, HR, and Maintenance to resolve issues, enhance product manufacturability, and boost line productivity
Oversee Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) functions, including training, incident documentation, and proactive hazard correction, while empowering team-driven improvements
Support Lean manufacturing, 5S initiatives, root cause investigations, and professional development of managerial and supervisory teams to sustain a learning-focused environment

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