Associate Production Manager, Semi (Night Shift)

Description:
The Semi Associate Production Manager will lead a high-volume manufacturing team at our new Semi Manufacturing Factory in Sparks, NV. The Semi Associate Production Manager will oversee multiple automated assembly areas and shifts ensuring safe and quality production of the Tesla Semi structure and associated components. A successful candidate will be capable of developing their team of Supervisors, driving results through strategic cross-functional collaboration and communication, while supporting Tesla’s mission to help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. The ideal candidate will have a track record of significant achievements in a fast-paced production environment, a tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and be flexible to accommodate the time requirement needs of the business.

Responsibilities:
Drive your manufacturing teams to achieve established targets for daily going rate and on-time delivery as well as development of continuous improvement actions
Define shop objectives to meeting business plans, capacity and headcount targets, and key performance indicators (KPI’s)
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Focus: Responsibilities include ensuring team safety training, documenting EHS incidents, proactively identifying workplace hazards, and empowering teams towards continuous operational improvements adjust the order of bullet points to what flows the best if needed
Conduct analysis and prepare reports on projects and process improvements as well as make countermeasures for timely completion of project goals
Manage Supervisors, Leads and Production Associates while developing the team structures and building a strong, motivated team capable of consistently delivering high-quality products against aggressive production targets
Support issue resolution including root cause investigation and an environment of continuous learning
Ensure consistency in standards and documentation. Monitor for compliance as well as support and manage continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives

Requirements:
5+ year experience managing teams of people in a high-volume, assembly and manufacturing setting, or equivalent experience
Degree in Business or technical discipline or equivalent manufacturing experience
Experience with process improvement methodologies to optimize efficiency and throughput in automated assembly/joining stations with in-depth understanding of mechanical and standardized processes
Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines
Ability to communicate and command the English language, both written and verbal
Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
Fluent with common MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)