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Production Manager, Cell Electrode

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Nov 06, 2025
What to Expect We are seeking a motivated and energetic Production Manager for our Electrode Manufacturing team.You will be playing a critical role developing and building a team that will spearhead production and development of battery cells at Tesla. Your excellence in people management will enable you to recruit, lead, and develop a team which includes supervisors, operators, and engineering technicians. In addition, your extensive experience and/or technical background will enable decision making when working with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, quality, and engineering. Your combined skills and mental agility will be key to successfully navigating our fast-paced development environment. What You'll Do Ensure safety and conduct policies are prioritized and met among employees Build and continuously develop a strong, motivated production team including ensuring training is provided to all personnel and providing mentorship to associate manager and supervisors Leadership of a team consisting of over 100 + that includes Associate Manager, Production Supervisors, Engineering and Manufacturing Techs, and Production Associates Organize and manage production activities labor schedules and monitor and report on production KPIs to ensure production needs are met Interface with cross-functional teams such as Maintenance and Engineering to ensure organized execution of activities and to drive continuous improvement including development of standard procedures and processes Collaborate with upstream supply processes including internal and external suppliers and downstream customers to ensure electrode material meets quality specifications Manage budget development and reporting What You'll Bring 5+ year experience managing teams of people in a high volume production process Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and solve problems in a mixing, calendaring, lamination and slitting process operation is preferred Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail and ability to perform against deadlines and under high pressure Lean manufacturing knowledge and LSS certification preferred Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal, proficientwith common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience in team building, coaching and development, and succession planning Essential Physical Demands: Ability to climb stairs, stand for extended periods, and safely lift up to 50 pounds Perform frequent bending and lifting Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods, including a respirator and safety harness Pass pulmonary function tests and physical exam for respirator use and be prepared to potentially be in a fit test program Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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