Production Manager, Paint

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Production Manager , Paint Manufacturing

About Tesla Motors

Tesla’s goal is to accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs, as well as EV powertrain components for partners such as Toyota and Daimler. Model S is the world’s first premium sedan to be engineered from the ground up as an electric vehicle. Model S was named Motor Trend’s prestigious 2013 Car of the Year, achieved the best safety score of any car ever tested by the NHTSA, and Consumer Reports is calling it the best car it has ever tested.

Tesla Motors is committed to hiring and developing top talent from across the world for any given discipline. Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional automotive product development philosophy of high inter-disciplinary collaboration, flat organizational structure, and technical contribution at all levels. You will be expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. These jobs are not for everyone, you must have a genuine passion for producing the best vehicles in the world. Without passion, you will find what we're trying to do too difficult.

Position Description

The Paint Production Manager will report to the Director of Paint Manufacturing and will be responsible for meeting the production forecast and driving continuous improvement through the manufacturing process. The Production Manager provides hands-on support, leadership, and direction to the manufacturing Supervisors and associated teams.

Responsibilities

·  Maintain high quality and manufacturing yield while ensuring optimal use of resources and adherences to best safety practices.
·  Hire, coach, lead and develop approximately 200 - 300 hourly production team members, 10 – 14 Production Supervisors and 2-4 Associate Production Managers.
·  Monitor metrics and Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) to assess productivity and cost management.
·  Help with implementation of and continued adherence to Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
·  Assess and analyze current practices and drive improves.
·  Partner and Coordinate with Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and other internal departments to resolve issues and concerns.
·  Enforce proper material management procedures.
·  Support and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Test and Quality departments

Desired profile

Requirements

·  Prior management experience of similarly sized manufacturing team.
·  10 years hands-on experience in an automotive paint manufacturing environment, 3 years supervisory/management experience
·  The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to pro-actively communicate with all employees and works well in a fast-paced multi-cultural environment.
·  Experience with process improvement methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
·  Committed to continuous improvement.
·  Well organized.
·  Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with strong follow through.
·  Good understanding of mechanical and standardized processes.
·  Ability to use problem solving methods and techniques to successfully and efficiently resolve problems.
·  Ability to foster a close working relationship with team members and management.
·  BSME/BSEE or production engineering degree preferred
·  High-level leadership and decision making skills
·  Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
·  A strong sense of urgency and drive to succeed.
·  Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Tesla Motors is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.

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