Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Operations Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience managing teams in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
Proven success balancing production targets with maintenance priorities, including experience with overall equipment effectiveness optimization, preventive maintenance, and process development.
Extensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives.
Ability to troubleshoot complex production and equipment issues while driving continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of 5S, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies; certification is a plus.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for reporting, and familiarity with production and maintenance software such as computerized maintenance management systems and enterprise resource planning systems.

Responsibilities

Build a strong, motivated team of maintenance technicians, manufacturing technicians, and production associates capable of consistently delivering high-quality output against aggressive production targets on manual and fully automated lines.
Develop and execute plans that balance production throughput with preventive maintenance schedules, focusing on overall equipment effectiveness improvements.
Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability.
Empower technicians and associates to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, enhance product manufacturability, line productivity, and overall operational performance.
Champion issue resolution, including root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence and achieve operational excellence.
Develop high-performance teams by creating individual growth plans for supervisors, technicians, and associates, emphasizing technical training in critical systems for maintenance, engineering, and automated manufacturing production.
Ensure the team's safety training is current, document environmental health and safety incidents, proactively correct workplace hazards, and empower others to continuously improve operations.

Desired Qualifications

Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	274928
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>As an Operations Supervisor – Optimus Actuators, you will help build the future of robotics on Tesla’s Optimus production lines in Austin, TX. Leading a hybrid team of manufacturing technicians, maintenance technicians, and production associates, you will own both throughput and equipment uptime across highly automated lines – developing build plans, driving OEE, and turning a brand-new production system into a world-class operation. </p><p>This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to scale one of the world’s most ambitious products from day one. If you think from first principles, thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments, and love both developing people and solving problems no one has solved before, you’ll fit right in and you’ll help accelerate Tesla’s mission to build a world of amazing abundance. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Build a strong, motivated team of Maintenance Technicians, Manufacturing Technicians, and Production Associates capable of consistently delivering high-quality output against aggressive production targets in manual and fully automated lines
Develop and execute plans that balance production throughput with preventive maintenance schedules, focusing on OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvements
Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability
Empower technicians and associates to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, enhance product manufacturability, line productivity, and overall operational performance
Champion issue resolution, including root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and to achieve operational excellence
Develop high-performance teams by creating individual growth plans for supervisors, technicians, and associates, emphasizing technical training in critical systems for maintenance, engineering, and automated manufacturing production
As a people leader, you are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring your team's safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in your areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience managing teams in a high-volume manufacturing setting
Proven success in balancing production targets with maintenance priorities, including experience with OEE optimization, preventive maintenance, and process development
Extensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives
Ability to troubleshoot complex production and equipment issues while driving continuous improvement
Strong understanding of 5S, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies (certification a plus)
Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel for data analysis, PowerPoint for reporting) and familiarity with production/maintenance software (e.g., CMMS, ERP systems)

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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