What To Expect
The Production Supervisor is a member of the Manufacturing Production Team. They will lead the development, implementation and application of Tesla’s Production System. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in the implementation and application of production systems in a manufacturing environment. They must have a broad background with the ability to work with engineering, production associates, quality, and suppliers across a wide variety of issues/ corrective actions identified in production and field performance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an absolute requirement to establish effective working relationships within Tesla and outside. The successful candidate for this position takes pride in their hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills and attention to detail. This individual appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded.

What You'll Do

Develop & maintain Standardized Work Instructions used in production by the production associates

Support the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify critical risks in the production processes with the Manufacturing Process Engineers

Develop training programs and hire plans for production associates

Support of control plans to assure critical features are controlled through the production process

Manage production associates and develop the team structures used in the Tesla Factory

Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & corrective action tracking

Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area

What You'll Bring

Welding experience required and a thorough knowledge of high-volume production systems and processes

Experience managing teams of people in a production environment and hiring in and developing new team members in a production environment

Experience in new product development and launch activities

Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques

Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs)

Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

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

Expected Compensation

$86,400 - $129,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

We will accept applications for this job until March 19, 2026, after which this posting will be removed., Tesla