Lead Production Supervisor, Auto Assembly

What To Expect

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a critical role on the Production team, leading a team of Associates and Leads to manage operations and drive key manufacturing metrics. You will collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, NPI, and Material Flow to meet production goals while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the manufacturing floor. This role requires a hands‑on leadership approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

• Build, coach, and develop a high‑performing production team, ensuring training and hiring plans align with business needs
• Drive production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs) and implement process improvements
• Empower teams to collaborate with Engineering to improve manufacturability, resolve bottlenecks, and enhance productivity
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout production, preventing defects from leaving the station or team area
• Maintain and develop Standardized Manufacturing Instructions and ensure compliance with operating procedures
• Oversee Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance, ensuring workplace safety, training completion, and incident resolution
• Manage shift schedules, workforce planning, and shift‑to‑shift communication to ensure smooth production operations

• 3 plus years of leadership experience in high‑volume manufacturing, preferably managing direct reports
• Experience in hiring, training, and developing teams with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to analyze and develop production performance metrics to drive operational excellence
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, with experience interfacing with executives and cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with manufacturing systems
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed

• 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