Manager, Production Line Maintenance, Optimus

Description:
We are looking for an exceptional maintenance leader with a wide skillset and deep understanding of equipment maintenance to join our Optimus team. The Manager will be responsible for managing, inspiring and developing a team made up of Associate Managers, Supervisors, Technicians and Leads. The successful candidate will have proven experience in all facets of manufacturing maintenance to support ramp-up production and new models and/or equipment introduction when required.  They must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, equipment maintenance, etc. The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.

Responsibilities:
Provide direct leadership of multiple maintenance crews supporting 24/7 operations, with heightened coordination and workload management during the Optimus line ramp up and launch phases and sustained operational support through mass production
Train, develop, and manage the maintenance team with emphasis on launch readiness and long-term capability—implementing technical certification programs, new equipment training, and ongoing alignment with Engineering and Operations. Deliver timely equipment status and readiness reports throughout ramp up and steady state production
Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and schedules for new Optimus specific equipment and systems, ensuring adherence to safety standards. Continuously refine safety processes, support ramp up and production budgets, and coordinate contractor support for commissioning, startup, and continued mass production needs
Partner with Inventory Management to build and maintain a resilient spare parts strategy—ensuring critical spares, long lead components, and specialized tooling are in place for launch, while maintaining accurate inventory levels and system tracking throughout ongoing production
Improve Equipment Operational Availability and OEE by developing systems to monitor commissioning progress, track early life equipment performance, and identify improvement opportunities both during line stabilization and as the line scales into full volume production
Oversee breakdown management through launch and beyond, ensuring rapid troubleshooting, clear differentiation between immediate corrective actions and long-term engineering solutions, and preventing repeat failures as the system transitions from startup to sustained operation
Set maintenance KPI targets and execution strategies aligned with ramp up milestones and mass production goals, ensuring disciplined performance across the maintenance organization and providing clear visibility into progress during scaleup and steady state manufacturing

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field preferred. 9+ years of experience in an equipment maintenance role and 6+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferred
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal, plus experience working in fast paced manufacturing environment facilities
Knowledge of Robotic and PLC controls programming skills; Bonus if experience is with Fanuc Robotics systems
Understanding of environmental & machine safety requirements and Lean manufacturing concepts with the regards to equipment application and the need for continuous improvement
Experience and thorough knowledge of production systems and processes, experience managing teams of people in a production environment by working efficiently and productively in both independent and team settings
Able to remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for team performance while working well under pressure and managing competing demands against tight deadlines
Fluent with common MS office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. Mastery of CMMS core functions

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
$108,000 - $228,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.