Production Supervisor, Model Y, General Assembly

Description:
As a Production Supervisor, you will play a critical role on the Production team, leading a team of Associates and Leads to manage operations and drive key manufacturing metrics. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, NPI, and Material Flow to meet production goals while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the manufacturing floor. This role requires a hands-on leadership approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing production team, ensuring training and hiring plans align with business needs
Drive production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs) and implement process improvements
Empower teams to collaborate with Engineering to improve manufacturability, resolve bottlenecks, and enhance productivity
Ensure quality standards are met throughout production, preventing defects from leaving the station or team area
Maintain and develop Standardized Manufacturing Instructions and ensure compliance with operating procedures
Oversee Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance, ensuring workplace safety, training completion, and incident resolution
Manage shift schedules, workforce planning, and shift-to-shift communication to ensure smooth production operations

Requirements:
3 plus years of leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably managing direct reports
Experience in hiring, training, and developing teams with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to analyze and develop production performance metrics to drive operational excellence
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands under pressure
Excellent communication skills, with experience interfacing with executives and cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with manufacturing systems
Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed

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