Associate Manager, Production, Service Manufacturing

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
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+ 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

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

Expected Compensation
Supervisor Manufacturing - $86,400 - $129,600/annual salary
Associate Mgr Manufacturing - $100,800 - $151,200/annual salary

• cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.