Tool & Die Supervisor, Plastics

About the role

• Tool & Die Supervisor, Plastics | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 266339 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

The ideal candidate will bring comprehensive expertise in all facets of Tool & Die operations within plastic injection molding, including mold maintenance supervision, leadership in supporting production and new mold development, and advanced craftsmanship skills.

They must excel in breakdown management, root cause analysis, and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence, while driving PM system development, spare parts optimization, and operational efficiency.

Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and leadership is essential to address safety, quality, and production challenges, paired with exceptional communication, organizational, and innovative problem-solving abilities to elevate the Tool & Die team’s performance and strategic impact.

What You'll Do

• Supervise Tool & Die Specialists, defining daily tasks and team direction
• Manpower management: scheduling, PM/repair tasks, vacation, OT/weekend shifts
• Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and customer departments (Paint, General Assembly)
• Develop standards, procedures, and maintain updates
• Manage repair/refurbishment projects and engineering change implementations
• Assist with budget development, reporting, and spare parts inventory tracking
• Drive team skill development through training and individual objective alignment

What You'll Bring

• Educational/Training Requirement: Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training (OJT) experience
• Leadership & Technical Expertise: 5+ years of supervisory experience and extensive hands-on expertise in maintaining and repairing automotive plastic injection molds
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing projects from conception to completion
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Leadership & Development: Ability to motivate teams in high-pressure environments and create individualized development plans to address weaknesses and leverage strengths
• Attitude & Adaptability: Open-minded, highly flexible, and positive attitude toward challenges and change
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong people management capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills

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$112,000 - $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.