Production Control Supervisor, Battery Cell Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Aug 18, 2025
What to Expect As a Production Control Supervisor, you will be playing a critical role in the success of production. You will work primarily in the warehouse and will be asked to work cross-functionally, interfacing with engineering, planning, and production to ensure production goals are being met. We are seeking candidates for both day andnight timeshifts followingA,B,C,Dschedules. As we continue to increase our production volume there will be a need todemonstrateflexibility and work different schedules inorderto reach quarterly and annual production goals. What You'll Do Supervise daily activities related to receiving, stocking, and shipping of inventory and parts Ensure accurate transactions for all inbound and outbound items to maintain inventory integrity Collaborate closely with parts & service buyers, logistics, and quality teams to streamline processes Work with internal and external customers globally to meet operational needs and resolve issues Maintain organization and efficiency in inventory storage to support production control objectives Report directly to the Manager, Production Control, providing updates on operations and challenges What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution center environment Flexibility to adapt to changing work shifts as production needs at Gigafactory Texas evolve Strong experience in developing metrics for performance management Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, collaborating with teams such as Service and Supply Chain Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal Essential Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours per day. Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 35 lbs. Ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and within allotted timeframes Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day, including over varied and uneven terrain Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, up to 12 hours per day Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle times, quickly and accurately during new hire training, and maintain this ability throughout employment Exposure to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, and gloves, while adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along 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 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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