Maintenance Supervisor, Drive Unit

Tesla has an immediate opening for an Engineering Supervisor to join the Production Engineering team at the Gigafactory in Sparks, NV. 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. He/she will performance manage their team to generate the highest value from every employee while maintaining a high level of technical ability.

• Collaborate with manufacturing team for shift priorities and labor allocation

• Lead shift-wide improvements to enhance team knowledge, partnering with equipment engineering for uptime

• Coordinate with process engineering to address NCM material, scrap reduction, and low-yield areas

• Maintain strict adherence to 5S standards for floor and automation cell cleanliness

• Support new equipment installation, startup, and handover; enhance preventative maintenance

• Troubleshoot equipment issues to identify root causes and propose long-term solutions

• Ensure adherence to safety policies while working with hazardous materials and following instructions

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical maintenance experience, or equivalent

• 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