Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
The Tesla Operations Manager will lead a high-volume manufacturing team at Gigafactory New York located in Buffalo, NY. The Operation Manager will oversee multiple areas and shifts ensuring safe and quality production of essential Tesla energy components. A successful candidate will be capable of developing their leaders, driving results through strategic cross-functional collaboration and communication; while supporting Tesla's mission to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The ideal candidate will have a track record of significant achievements, tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.
* Drive manufacturing teams to achieve established targets for daily going rate and on-time shipments as well as development and continuous improvement of key metrics
* Define shop objectives to meeting business plans, capacity & headcount target, and key performance indicators
* Ensure optimal use of resources and adherence to best safety practices
* Conduct analysis and prepare reports on projects and process improvements as well as make countermeasures for timely completion of project goals
* Build a strong, motivated team capable of consistently delivering high-quality products against aggressive production targets
* Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & an environment of continuous learning and improvement
* Ensure consistency in standards and documentation. Monitor for compliance as well as support and manage continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives
* Engineering Degree, experience, 5+ year experience managing teams of people in a high-volume manufacturing setting, or equivalent
* Experience with process improvement methodologies to optimize efficiency and throughput
* Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines.
* In depth understanding of mechanical and standardized processes
* Ability to command the english language, both written and verbal
* Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
* Fluent with common MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)