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New Product Introduction (NPI) Technician SupervisorThe New Product Introduction (NPI) Technician Supervisor leads a large team of skilled NPI Engineering Technicians supporting product launches at Tesla's Manufacturing facilities including vehicles, batteries, drive units, charging and storage systems - the things that make Tesla unique. The NPI Technician Supervisors work with a diverse cross-functional team supporting every phase of Tesla's product development lifecycle, including hand-building low volume engineering trials, executing extended product validation builds, validating equipment and process readiness for production launch, and training production teams as products launch. Successful candidates will demonstrate superior leadership and communication skills; a background in low volume, high variability production; and an excellent work ethic.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain a strong, motivated team capable of delivering high-quality results, meeting aggressive product development targets, and adhering to high standards in safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, teamwork, and trustworthinessAllocate NPI technicians across multiple sites and technical requirements while ensuring build timelines and objectives are metMaintain and track team KPIs, forecasting headcount needs based on current and future program requirementsDevelop and implement hiring, training, and career progression plans to enhance individual skillsets and team performanceCollaborate cross-functionally with program teams to achieve aggressive project milestones and address competing program priorities effectivelyPrioritize tasks and allocate resources to meet program objectives while balancing various competing prioritiesTesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operationsRequirementsDegree in Engineering or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with 3+ years managing teams in a production or technical settingProven ability to select, develop, and lead teams, including developing and maintaining performance metricsExperience in process development, equipment bring-up, and small-volume, high-variability manufacturingStrong knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, or 6-Sigma principles, with proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)Demonstrated organizational and communication skills, with experience successfully managing teams in a technical environmentAbility to implement performance metrics and contribute to continuous improvement initiativesCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 program
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brookshire, TX, 77423, US
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