Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Manager - Cell Manufacturing, Cathode Production

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, including at least 5 years leading managers or large multi-shift production teams.
A degree in Engineering or a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
Experience owning a multi-process or multi-line operation; mixing, calendering, slitting, or similar continuous/web processes are a plus.
Ability to meet production plans under pressure while maintaining safety and quality.
Ability to build and use production performance metrics, including safety, quality, yield, throughput, IEE/availability, and cost, and drive action from them.
Comfort using data analysis and artificial intelligence tools to diagnose production issues, identify trends, and drive faster, better decisions.
Proven ability to lead technical problem solving using lean manufacturing tools, including 5-Why, fishbone, A3, standard work, and structured root-cause analysis.
Strong command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

Own cathode electrode production across Mixing, Cal-Lam, and Slitting, including daily production planning, delivery to plan, first-time yield, equipment effectiveness, safety, quality, cost, and staffing.
Ensure safety and conduct policies are the first priority on the floor, and drive environmental compliance across the operation.
Hire, coach, lead, and develop production managers, supervisors, and large-scale hourly teams; build bench strength and a high-performance culture.
Monitor, diagnose, and report production key performance indicators, including output, yield, scrap, availability, IEE, and work-in-progress/inventory, to technical and leadership teams, and drive action from the data.
Drive high quality and yield through process control, standard work, 5S, and rapid response to process deviations, quality holds, and major downtime.
Maintain equipment in optimal operating condition by partnering with Maintenance on preventative and corrective work, and owning the production response to faults and downtime.
Facilitate development and support new product, process, and material introductions, including 4680C/4680D program mix, by partnering with Engineering and Quality, tracking issues, and meeting project timelines.

Desired Qualifications

Lithium-ion battery or electrode manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with mixing, calendering, slitting, or similar continuous/web processes is a plus.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	284152
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Senior Manager, Cell Manufacturing to lead Cathode Production at Gigafactory Texas. This leader owns cathode electrode production — Mixing, Calendering/Lamination, and Slitting — across multiple production lines, delivering 4680C and 4680D electrode that feeds cell assembly.This is a people-and-results role. You will lead a team of production managers, supervisors, operators, and technicians, and you will be accountable for safety, quality, yield, throughput, cost, and staffing across the cathode shop. Your technical judgment and operating discipline will drive decisions with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and downstream Cell Assembly.Tesla is a demanding, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate builds a high-performance culture, develops other leaders, and runs a world-class cathode operation with urgency, ownership, and clarity.

Job Responsibilities

Own cathode electrode production (Mixing, Cal-Lam, and Slitting), including daily production planning, delivery to plan, first-time yield, equipment effectiveness, safety, quality, cost, and staffing
Ensure safety and conduct policies are the first priority on the floor, and drive environmental compliance across the operation
Hire, coach, lead, and develop production managers, supervisors, and large-scale hourly teams; build bench strength and a high-performance culture
Monitor, diagnose, and report production KPIs (output, yield, scrap, availability, IEE, WIP/inventory) to technical and leadership teams, and drive action from the data
Drive high quality and yield through process control, standard work, 5S, and rapid response to process deviations, quality holds, and major downtime
Maintain equipment in optimal operating condition by partnering with Maintenance on preventative and corrective work, and by owning the production response to faults and downtime
Facilitate development and support new product, process, and material introductions — including 4680C / 4680D program mix — by partnering with Engineering and Quality, tracking issues, and hitting project timelines

Job Requirements

8+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, including 5+ years leading managers or large multi-shift production teams; lithium-ion battery or electrode manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Degree in Engineering or a technical discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience owning a multi-process or multi-line operation (mixing, calendering, slitting, or similar continuous/web processes a plus) while Demonstrating the ability to meet production plans under pressure while holding the line on safety and quality
Ability to build and use production performance metrics (safety, quality, yield, throughput, IEE/availability, cost) and drive action from them
Comfort using data analysis and AI tools to diagnose production issues, identify trends, and drive faster, better decisions
Proven ability to lead technical problem solving using lean manufacturing tools (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone, A3, standard work, and structured root-cause analysis)
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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