Tesla
Production Supervisor, Megafactory
Apply for the Production Supervisor, Megafactory role at Tesla.
What to Expect This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) but will require working in Fremont (CA) to support early builds and validation for the first 6–12 months. Additional travel may be required.
The Production Supervisor is a member of the Manufacturing Production Team and will lead the development, implementation, and application of Tesla’s Production System. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in implementing production systems in a manufacturing environment, works cross‑functionally with engineering, production associates, quality, and suppliers, and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain standardized work instructions used in production by associates.
Support the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify critical risks in the production processes with Manufacturing Process Engineers.
Develop training programs and hire plans for production associates.
Support control plans to ensure critical features are controlled through the production process.
Manage production associates and develop the team structures used in the Tesla Factory.
Support issue resolution, including root‑cause investigation and corrective action tracking.
Ensure quality standards are met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area.
Qualifications
Welding experience preferred and a thorough knowledge of high‑volume production systems and processes.
Experience managing teams of people in a production environment and hiring and developing new team members.
Experience in new product development and launch activities.
Experience with a broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques.
Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs).
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
Remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success.
Benefits Compensation and Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
Company‑paid basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions), and paid holidays.
Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
Tesla Babies program.
Commuter benefits.
Employee discounts and perks program.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities
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What to Expect This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) but will require working in Fremont (CA) to support early builds and validation for the first 6–12 months. Additional travel may be required.
The Production Supervisor is a member of the Manufacturing Production Team and will lead the development, implementation, and application of Tesla’s Production System. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in implementing production systems in a manufacturing environment, works cross‑functionally with engineering, production associates, quality, and suppliers, and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain standardized work instructions used in production by associates.
Support the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify critical risks in the production processes with Manufacturing Process Engineers.
Develop training programs and hire plans for production associates.
Support control plans to ensure critical features are controlled through the production process.
Manage production associates and develop the team structures used in the Tesla Factory.
Support issue resolution, including root‑cause investigation and corrective action tracking.
Ensure quality standards are met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area.
Qualifications
Welding experience preferred and a thorough knowledge of high‑volume production systems and processes.
Experience managing teams of people in a production environment and hiring and developing new team members.
Experience in new product development and launch activities.
Experience with a broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques.
Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs).
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
Remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success.
Benefits Compensation and Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
Company‑paid basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions), and paid holidays.
Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
Tesla Babies program.
Commuter benefits.
Employee discounts and perks program.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities
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