Sr. Manager, Stamping Operations

The Senior Manager, Stamping – Operations sets the vision and strategic path for the Production and Maintenance organizations. This role leads the production, maintenance, tool and die, engineering and process teams and works collaboratively with cross-functional partners to achieve Safety, People, Quality, Production/Delivery, and Cost KPI targets of the organization, as well as establishing a high-performance culture.

This role is responsible for production and resource planning; coaching, mentoring, and developing leaders; launching new programs successfully; and daily tactical planning and execution to achieve the build plan and meet safety, quality, rate, and cost targets. The person in this role must be capable of guiding the team through complex issues, distilling large volumes of data to solve problems, and driving day-over-day continuous improvement.

- Responsible for all Stamping operations, including production, maintenance, engineering, tool and die, and future projects at Gigafactory Texas
- Drive manufacturing team to achieve established targets for daily going rate and on-time shipments
- Development and continuous improvement of key shop metrics. Define Stamping shop objectives to meet business plans, capacity & headcount targets, and key performance indicators
- Maintain high product quality and manufacturing yield. Ensure optimal use of resources and adherence to best safety practices
- Conduct analysis and prepare reports on projects and process improvements. Interact with quality management team to correct, contain, and resolve vehicle quality concerns
- Ensure appropriate preventative maintenance systems are in place and appropriate actions are taken to maintain the facility in good operating condition. Make countermeasures for timely completion of project goals
- Support new product and material introductions. Interact with design team to coordinate new model launches. Create process plans, bid packages, and project specifications
- Procure equipment, track budget costs, and project schedules. Coordinate with suppliers and cross functional teams to improve and meet goals
- Ensure consistency in standards and documentation. Monitor and ensure compliance. Support and manage continuous improvement activities in safety, environmental, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives
- Enforce proper material management procedures

- Engineering degree or equivalent experience. Hot Stamping experience a plus
- 10 years related manufacturing experience, 3+ years management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- 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
- Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly environment

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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