Production Manager, Data Center Manufacturing

Description:
The Production Manager will report to the Senior Manufacturing Manager and will be responsible for meeting the production plan and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing processes. They will also provide leadership and coaching to the team, and will be hands-on, when needed, to meet the goals and objectives of Tesla

Responsibilities:
Build a strong, motivated production team capable of consistently delivering high-quality products against aggressive production targets
Maintain high product quality and manufacturing yield while ensuring optimal use of resources and adherences to best safety practices
Ensure production teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas
Monitor metrics and Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) to assess Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
Help with implementation of and continued adherence to Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
Partner and Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Quality, HR and Maintenance to resolve issues and concerns
Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams’ safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations

Requirements:
10 years of manufacturing experience preferred
Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly. Body in White or E-Coating is a plus
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to pro-actively communicate with all employees and works well in a fast-paced multi-cultural environment
Experience with process improvement methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Good understanding of mechanical and standardized processes
Ability to use problem solving methods and techniques to successfully and efficiently resolve problems
Ability to foster a close working relationship with team members and management

Compensation & Benefits:
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