Operations Leader, Semi Powertrain

What to Expect The Operations Leader of Semi Powertrain will be responsible for meeting production forecasts and driving continuous improvement through the manufacturing process. They will provide hands-on support, and direction to the operations team. This role will ensure quality and safety of the operation while driving continuous improvement of manufacturing. The ideal candidate strives to create an environment that is productive, encourages open communication, and strives to foster a collaborative environment that is exciting and fun. This position will be based in our Gigafactory Nevada campus. What You'll Do * Responsible for production including daily production planning, delivery to plan, production cost, first time yield, safety, quality targets, and production staffing; Maintain high product quality, safety and yield while ensuring optimal cost, use of resources and adherence to best safety practices * Hire, coach, lead and develop large scale teams made up of salaried and hourly team members; Lead by example of positive reinforcement and make Tesla a World Class Manufacturing organization * Support upgrades, new product and material introductions by supporting design teams, creating process plans, tracking budget costs and project schedules and developing countermeasures for timely completion of project goals * Drive Safety and Environmental compliance; Develop and deliver continuous improvement initiatives in safety, environmental, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives. Provide feedback to management on issues; benchmark other organizations for best practices * Drive high quality standards in everything we do such as process control systems, monitoring and managing key product metrics, consistency in documentation, and 5S initiatives * Collaborate across boundaries for the best outcome by working with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and Test and Quality departments * 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 What You'll Bring * Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience with 10+ experience in high-volume, high-speed manufacturing; 5+ years leadership or equivalent experience; Proven leadership and experience in battery and drivetrain manufacturing * Heavy truck or automotive manufacturing/assembly a plus; Experience with introduction of new products and materials * Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with strong follow through * Ability to foster a close working relationship with team members and management * High-level leadership and decision-making skills * The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, well organized, and able to pro-actively communicate with all employees and works well in a fast-paced multi-cultural environment * Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; A strong sense of urgency and drive Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for ADA related questions or to request ADA accommodations. Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice . Operations Leader, Semi Powertrain Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program