Production Manager, Solar Manufacturing

What to Expect

What You’ll Do

• During launch of this greenfield facility, lead production readiness including commissioning support, staffing, training, and work instruction rollout 
• Monitor production KPIs from ramp to steady-state operations, identify losses, and close performance gaps in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, maintenance, quality, etc.) 
• Build the production team of salaried and hourly members that enables our ramp schedule 
• Maintain floor discipline through standardized work, 5S, documentation control, and consistent operating practices 
• Lead response to safety, quality, and process issues, including containment, root cause support, and corrective action follow-through 
• Support new product, material, and process introductions through shop-floor readiness, training, pilot runs, and ramp execution 
• Lead continuous improvement projects that improve safety, yield, throughput, labor efficiency, and cost 
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience 
• 10+ years in high-volume, high-speed manufacturing; solar or semiconductor strongly preferred with 7+ years of progressive operations leadership in a manufacturing environment 
• Experience supporting factory launch, equipment start-up, or production ramp 
• Working knowledge of standardized work, lean manufacturing, 5S, and structured problem-solving frameworks 
• Ability to use production data and root cause methods to improve yield, uptime, and throughput 
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with operators, engineers, and senior leadership 
• Capability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Travel will vary based on launch timing. More frequently during build, less frequently during HVM and sustaining 

Compensation and 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