Lead Chemical Operator, Cathode Manufacturing

Lead OperatorTesla is seeking energetic and highly motivated Lead Operators to join our Cathode production team. You will work with the Supervisor to run daily shift operations and provide S5-level technical leadership across the all plant areas. You will have the opportunity to coordinate the crew, own complex tasks independently, and set the standard for assignments, trials, permits, and handover quality. A strong drive to train others and solve problems on the floor will enhance your ability to support production operations while your flexibility and communication skills enhance your ability to be a team leader.ResponsibilitiesAdhere to company policies of safety and conductOversee and troubleshoot field and console operations across all plant areasEnsure process stability, trial accuracy, and quality of production output on shiftHelp to coordinate, maintain, and complete shift assignments, and plant workEscalate issues to the Supervisor with solutions when necessarySupport maintenance and Supervisor activities including Maintenance schedule review and resource allocationTrain and provide technical leadership for operators and trainees on equipment and processes, and collaborate with the Supervisor, operators, and maintenance to complete the shift and deliver a quality handoverRequirementsHigh ownership experience in a chemical or cathode production settingExperience leading shift operations and covering Supervisor absenceAble to interpret process information, procedures, and equipment/LOTO status across all plant areasProficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams, and knowledge of scheduling on a rotating shift basisExperience with permitting, LOTO, isolations, RTO verification, and J5, and knowledge of JIRA trial execution and sample handling a plusCompensation & BenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program