Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tool & Die Supervisor - Plastics

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Complete a Tool & Die apprenticeship or have equivalent on-the-job training experience.
Have at least 5 years of supervisory experience and extensive hands-on expertise maintaining and repairing automotive plastic injection molds.
Have proven experience managing projects from conception to completion.
Be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Be able to motivate teams in high-pressure environments and create individualized development plans that address weaknesses and leverage strengths.
Be open-minded, highly flexible, and positive toward challenges and change.
Have strong people-management capabilities and verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise Tool & Die Specialists by defining daily tasks and team direction.
Manage manpower, including scheduling, preventive maintenance and repair tasks, vacations, and overtime or weekend shifts.
Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and customer departments, including Paint and General Assembly.
Develop standards and procedures and maintain updates.
Manage repair and refurbishment projects and engineering change implementations.
Assist with budget development, reporting, and spare-parts inventory tracking.
Drive team skill development through training and individual objective alignment.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	266339
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>The ideal candidate will bring comprehensive expertise in all facets of Tool & Die operations within plastic injection molding, including mold maintenance supervision, leadership in supporting production and new mold development, and advanced craftsmanship skills. They must excel in breakdown management, root cause analysis, and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence, while driving PM system development, spare parts optimization, and operational efficiency. Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and leadership is essential to address safety, quality, and production challenges, paired with exceptional communication, organizational, and innovative problem-solving abilities to elevate the Tool & Die team’s performance and strategic impact.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Supervise Tool & Die Specialists, defining daily tasks and team direction
Manpower management: scheduling, PM/repair tasks, vacation, OT/weekend shifts
Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and customer departments (Paint, General Assembly)
Develop standards, procedures, and maintain updates
Manage repair/refurbishment projects and engineering change implementations
Assist with budget development, reporting, and spare parts inventory tracking
Drive team skill development through training and individual objective alignment

Job Requirements

Educational/Training Requirement: Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training (OJT) experience
Leadership & Technical Expertise: 5+ years of supervisory experience and extensive hands-on expertise in maintaining and repairing automotive plastic injection molds
Project Management: Proven experience in managing projects from conception to completion
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
Leadership & Development: Ability to motivate teams in high-pressure environments and create individualized development plans to address weaknesses and leverage strengths
Attitude & Adaptability: Open-minded, highly flexible, and positive attitude toward challenges and change
Interpersonal Skills: Strong people management capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills

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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