What to Expect

This role oversees daily operations and teams handling the safe, efficient, high-throughput processing of battery materials from Tesla factories and service locations to approved reclamation and recycling facilities. You will lead shift-based operations teams, drive production metrics, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and partner closely with logistics/container management peers, engineering, maintenance, EHS, and cross-functional groups to advance Tesla’s closed-loop battery recycling ecosystem.

We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on leader to manage Battery Recycling Program operations. You will build and guide teams through pretreatment, mechanical processing, material flow, and related activities in a fast-paced industrial setting. The position demands a strong operations mindset, technical understanding of recycling processes, and deep commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Reporting to senior operations leadership, you will work alongside logistics-focused program managers while directly supervising shift teams to hit aggressive targets for throughput, cost, quality, and sustainability—supporting Tesla’s vertical integration and battery lifecycle goals.

What You'll Do

• Lead, develop, and motivate operations teams (supervisors, technicians, operators) to safely and efficiently execute battery recycling processes, including pretreatment, mechanical disassembly, material handling, and downstream preparation
• Oversee daily shift operations: monitor production, manage downtime, allocate resources, handle escalations, and meet output/KPI targets
• Drive excellence by creating and improving SOPs, work instructions, training programs, and process controls
• Champion EHS compliance: ensure training completion, identify/correct hazards, document incidents, and build a proactive safety culture in high-risk areas with heavy equipment, chemicals, and waste
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, R&D, logistics, and 3PLs to troubleshoot, implement improvements, provide design feedback, and scale operations
• Analyze data, lead root-cause investigations, and execute projects to boost throughput, yield, cost efficiency, workforce productivity, and material flow
• Coach and mentor team members, enforce policies, plan resources, and resolve complex challenges in real time

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent with demonstrated extraordinary ability
• 4+ years leadership/supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing, recycling, chemical processing, or heavy industry (battery, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, automotive preferred) 
• Strong knowledge of lean principles, process improvement, manpower planning, time/motion standards, and KPIs 
• Experience with Excel, SQL for data analysis and reporting; AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD proficiency preferred 
• Proven success leading shift teams in industrial, safety-critical, fast-paced environments 
• Must have command of the English language, both written and virtual

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to work extended shifts, outdoor conditions (0–110°F), climb structures, lift 50 lbs., and wear full-faced respirators for long periods 
• Familiarity with material handling, heavy equipment, chemical/recycling systems; hazardous materials and PPE (including respirators) experience a plus 

Compensation and Benefits