Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, Cell Formation

What to ExpectAs a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor on the Battery Cell Formation Team, you will ensure the seamless operation of high-volume Li-ion cell manufacturing equipment by prioritizing preventive maintenance. This role involves leading a team of approximately 10 plus maintenance technicians, optimizing maintenance schedules, and enhancing operational efficiency. With expertise in mechanical, electrical, electronic, and controls systems, you will maintain production integrity while upholding safety and quality standards, fostering collaboration across teams to maximize equipment uptime and performance.What You'll DoOversee preventive maintenance programs for complex manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtimeLead, supervise and train a team of approximately 10 plus maintenance technicians, assigning tasks to enhance efficiency and equipment reliabilityDevelop maintenance and calibration schedules to maximize mean time between failures and minimize mean time to repairCollaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues, implement upgrades, and support refurbishment projectsMaintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, department records, and spare parts inventory for timely repairsEnforce compliance with safety regulations and plant safety programs to ensure a secure working environmentSupport root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment issues to prevent recurrenceWhat You'll BringDegree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 3 years of experience supervising maintenance teams in a high-volume manufacturing environmentExpertise in mechanical, electrical, electronic, and controls systems with hands-on troubleshooting and repair skillsExperience in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs and familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance principlesKnowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or 6-Sigma principles to support process and efficiency improvementsProficiency in MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ProjectStrong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills for team coordination and cross-functional collaboration, must have command of the English language, both written and verbalEssential Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a dayAbility to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrainFrequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairsFrequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reachStoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a dayClimb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structuresAbility to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelinesCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programTesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.