Operations Supervisor, Cell Manufacturing Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
96,000 - 258,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Oct 17, 2025
What to Expect Tesla's Cell Cathode Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated Operations Supervisor to work on a critical challenge facing the world's energy transition - Battery Cathode materials. This includes the development and scale-up of novel, high-energy, low-cost cathode materials and the development of first-of-a-kind processes that shorten the path from mine to battery cell. This is possibly the most critical chemical engineering challenge of our time, and success will unlock a diversified green energy ecosystem. As an Operations Supervisor you will have the critical task of managing priorities of the Cathode Pilot's operations and maintenance teams. A successful candidate will have experience with chemical manufacturing, process improvement, and leading a team of experienced technicians. This role requires a very hands-on and collaborative people leader who can easily adapt to changes, is passionate about employee development, has strong analytical and organizational skills, and prioritizes safety. What You'll Do Manage, mentor, and lead a team of chemical operators and maintenance technicians Perform takt time assessments, implement industrial hygiene and ergonomic improvements, lead resource planning for future processes while ensuring reliable data collection and can support systems including Ignition, SQL, JMP Lead root cause investigations for quality issues or equipment failures and track corrective actions Oversee pilot operations logistics such as maintaining material inventory, support equipment shipments or installations, oversee dangerous goods shipments Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams as they execute experiments and commission new equipment Develop operating procedures, safety protocols, and maintenance plans for pilot scale chemical processing equipmentand lead the implementation of process improvement projects Participate in HAZOP reviews and collaborate with EHS and process teams to identify risks and implement safety improvement What You'll Bring 1+ years of demonstrated experience managing teams of people in a manufacturing production environment 3 + years of experience in chemical production environments with experience supporting production operators and maintenance teams in root cause analysis and troubleshooting of processes Degree in Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preffered, or equivalent experience Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve technical problems Essential Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and 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 Expected Compensation $96,000 - $258,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay 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.