What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor, Drive Unit position at Tesla?
Tesla has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Supervisor, Production Engineering to join the Production Engineering team at the Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. We are seeking an energetic, skilled, cost-conscious, team-oriented individual to be responsible for the performance of equipment and maintenance technicians on shift. The incumbent will manage a team of technicians to ensure that perform at a high level while meeting the needs of the production floor. The individual will be responsible for all production engineering-related metrics for their shift. They will performance manage their team to generate the highest value from every employee while maintaining a high level of technical ability.
Responsibilities
Manage, mentor and lead a team of Maintenance Technicians at Gigafactory Nevada focused on manufacturing equipment, specifically within our Drive Unit team
Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
Promote and adhere to all equipment operations safetly, with high focus on equipment performance and avaailability
Drive imporvement of technician via KPI's including MTTR, Technician utilization, offline projects and UPDT / PT execution
Coach technicians to execute and communicate equipment servicing needs to increase equipment reliability
Lead and assist techncians in resolving unplanned down events and driving successful recoveries with high reliability
Make dailey resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the maintenance, engineering and production communities
Requirements
3 years of experience managing teams of people in a high volume manufacturing setting preferred
Manufacturing Knowledge : Proficient understanding of general manufacturing processes, automation, and controls. Specific experience with Fanuc robots, PLC programming, and a track record in maintaining / troubleshooting industrial electrical panels / systems
Personal Attributes : Demonstrates reliability, initiative, and a proactive learning attitude. Adaptable in both work schedule (including compressed work weeks and night shifts) and various working environments
Communication and Skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills, keen attention to detail, flexibility, and exceptional prioritization abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and the capability to provide constructive feedback to team members
Safety and Physical Requirements : Adheres strictly to safety protocols, uses all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and can meet physical demands like standing, walking for extended periods, lifting weights, and handling repetitive motions in a potentially loud environment
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Focus : Responsibilities include ensuring team safety training, documenting EHS incidents, proactively identifying workplace hazards, and empowering teams towards continuous operational improvements
Leadership Traits : Maintains confidentiality, adept at multitasking and adapting to constant changes, while also demonstrating the ability to discern audible alarms, distinguish colors, and possess accurate depth perception in the work environment
Compensation and Benefits
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 have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) 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
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