Quality Associate Manager, Optimus

About the role

• Quality Associate Manager, Optimus | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 263350 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are seeking an Associate Manager to lead and manage the Quality Operations team of Supervisors, Technicians and inspectors. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall effective planning, staffing, training, deployment, and management of the quality operations organization and to ensure that the quality objectives established by management are met. In addition, the expectation is that you will work collaboratively with other cross functional business leaders to drive and implement high level.

What You'll Do

• Build a strong, motivated Quality Operations team capable of consistently delivering high-quality performance as well as ability to lead a large team with the level of agility to quickly pivot business priorities based on production needs
• Ensure sufficient coverage of competent, trained staff to support all Quality and Production targets in all manufacturing operations
• Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability as well as empower the Quality Operations team to collaborate with Quality Engineering team to improve product quality, product manufacturability and line productivity
• Ensure Quality Operations teams receive effective training and workforce development
• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation and an environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Work with other cross functional business leaders to drive and execute high level site objectives as well as train and develop supervisory team using individual development plan techniques
• Ensure Quality Operations teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas

What You'll Bring

• 3+ year experience managing teams of people in high volume manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated ability to support Quality problem identification, prioritization, and resolution
• Ability to work with and develop Quality performance metrics as well as able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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)

Expected Compensation$96,000 - $168,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.