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Production Supervisor, Cybertruck, General Assembly

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Tesla

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Austin

AI generated summary

  • You should have a bachelor's degree or 2-3 years of leadership in manufacturing, strong communication skills, flexibility for shifts, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Decision-making and multitasking are essential.
  • You will supervise and coach employees, manage production flow, ensure safety and compliance, resolve issues, maintain records, and coordinate shift communications to achieve quality and production goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2-3 years of Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Ability to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality/quantity
  • Able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities, establish and achieve goals
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekday and weekend overtime, day/night shift
  • Excellent computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office a must.
  • Able to create and execute production plans.
  • Decision making and trouble shooting skills, and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Provide effective supervision and coaching to assigned shift/employees to achieve the required quality and production goals.
  • Maintain department records and inventories.
  • Manage the movement of product through the production area.
  • Ensure that the product is in the process at all times.
  • Plan and organize work of smooth operations.
  • Ensure that the standard operating procedures and engineering procedures are current, accurate and that all work is done in compliance to ensure maximum quality.
  • Monitor to ensure that all employees comply with safety regulations and the plant’s safety program.
  • Work with employees to resolve technical and personnel problems.
  • Schedule employees to effectively meet production needs and to ensure vacations and other time off consistent with plant policies.
  • Provide the shift-to-shift communication link in order to keep all team members working toward the same goals.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Production Supervisor?

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coaching the production team, communicating goals related to safety, quality, rate, and cost, managing the movement of products, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, monitoring safety regulations, and effectively scheduling employees.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or 2-3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.

Is prior manufacturing experience necessary for this role?

Yes, a strong background in manufacturing is essential for the Production Supervisor position.

What skills are important for a successful candidate?

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and decision-making ability in ambiguous situations are crucial for success in this role.

What type of schedule can I expect in this position?

The Production Supervisor position requires a flexible schedule, which may include weekday and weekend overtime and day/night shifts.

Are there opportunities for coaching and mentoring in this role?

Yes, the Production Supervisor is expected to coach and mentor Production Associates to help the team achieve their goals.

What types of benefits does Tesla offer for this position?

Tesla offers a variety of benefits including medical plans with no payroll deduction, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, employee discounts, and various voluntary benefits.

How does Tesla support employee well-being?

Tesla supports employee well-being through services such as healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, and resources for childcare and parenting support.

Will I need to manage multiple tasks in this role?

Yes, the Production Supervisor must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and establish and achieve goals.

Is there a focus on safety in this role?

Absolutely, ensuring that all employees comply with safety regulations and the plant’s safety program is a key responsibility of the Production Supervisor.

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Tesla

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.