Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Associate Production Manager - Model Y, Paint

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Four years of hands-on automotive paint manufacturing experience and two years of people leadership experience.
A track record of developing production supervisors in a paint shop environment.
Lean, 5S, or similar process-improvement experience that improved first-time quality and throughput.
Experience holding a high-volume team accountable for performance, attendance, and timekeeping.
Strong written and verbal command of English.

Responsibilities

Lead 10 to 14 Production Supervisors and drive Safety, People, Accuracy, Rate, and Cost as volume ramps, using Lean and 5S.
Be visible on the floor, build a shop people want to work in, and hold every supervisor to the same standard.
Own team performance, attendance, and timekeeping, and ensure write-ups are timely, accurate, and documented.
Resolve attendance and timekeeping issues during the same week they arise, align write-ups before they go to HR, and ensure open items have a plan.
Run weekly supervisor touchpoints on Safety, People, Accuracy, Rate, and Cost so every shift works to the same standard.
Recognize the team at least once a month and require every supervisor to do the same.
Partner with Quality and the rest of the shop, raise paint and process issues early, and stay on significant quality concerns until they are closed.

Desired Qualifications

Paint shop maintenance experience, including booths, ovens, application equipment, conveyors, or pretreatment.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	289673
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>The Associate Production Manager reports to the Manager of Paint Manufacturing and leads continuous improvement across the paint manufacturing process. This role provides leadership, support, and direction to the Paint manufacturing supervisors. This is a hands-on leadership role: you set the standard on the floor, develop supervisors, and own Safety, People, Accuracy, Rate, and Cost for the paint process. </div>

Job Responsibilities

Lead 10 to 14 Production Supervisors and drive Safety, People, Accuracy, Rate, and Cost as volume ramps, using Lean and 5S
Be visible on the floor, build a shop people want to work in, and hold every supervisor to the same standard
Own team performance, attendance, and timekeeping, and make sure write-ups are timely, accurate, and documented
Close attendance and timekeeping issues the same week they come up, align write-ups before they go to HR, and do not leave open items without a plan
Run weekly supervisor touchpoints on Safety, People, Accuracy, Rate, and Cost, so every shift is working to the same standard
Recognize the team at least once a month and require every supervisor to do the same
Partner with Quality and the rest of the shop, raise paint and process issues early, and stay on significant quality concerns until they are closed

Job Requirements

4 years of hands-on automotive paint manufacturing experience and 2 years leading people
Paint shop maintenance experience is a plus, including booths, ovens, application equipment, conveyors, or pretreatment
A track record of developing production supervisors in a paint shop environment
Lean, 5S, or similar process improvement work that improved first-time quality and throughput
Experience holding a high-volume team accountable for performance, attendance, and timekeeping
Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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