Process & NCM Associate Manager, Body in White, Megapack

About the role

Process & NCM Associate Manager, Body in White, Megapack | Tesla (Manufacturing)

Location: Brookshire, Texas | Req ID: 272602 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Megafactory Texas is looking for a dynamic leader to manage a team of supervisors, technicians, and associates in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This self-starter will drive Process and Non-Conforming Material (NCM) initiatives, collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve production yield, rework quality, and NCM processes. The role focuses on building high-performing teams, optimizing operations, and fostering continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects to align with department goals, managing operations and metrics on the manufacturing floor to enhance FPY, reduce scrap, and perform root cause analysis for excursions
• Build and mentor a motivated team through recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and addressing competency gaps to deliver high-quality results against aggressive targets
• Develop training programs, hiring plans, and standardized manufacturing instructions for repair/rework processes
• Empower the team to collaborate with Engineering on product manufacturability, line productivity, and cross-functional process improvements (e.g., with NPI, MRB, and Production)

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years managing teams in high-volume manufacturing, with experience in team selection, development, and lean methodologies
• Strong analytical skills, including data collection, performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs), and proficiency in statistical software and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent problem-solving, organization, and communication skills; ability to lead under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and present to executives
• Innovative mindset with aptitude for quick learning, creative process improvements, and EHS adherence

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)