Supervisor, Quality Inspector (Lathrop, CA)

The Quality Supervisor manages and leads a team of Quality Leads and Quality Inspectors as they perform the MRB production process to ensure all material get correctly processed. The Supervisor will assist their team in determining the disposition of current Production parts to ensure Tesla standards are being met. Supervisors must be prepared to make justified decisions and escalate concerns to the appropriate party by promoting a healthy culture of Quality. The purpose of the Quality Supervisor is to develop their team into highly skilled and knowledgeable Quality Leads and Quality Inspectors in order to quickly and accurately disposition defective parts. The Quality Supervisor is a key bridge between different departments when defects arise helping to quickly prevent additional flow out of non-conforming material. This shift is Monday - Friday, 5am-5pm.

What to Expect

The Quality Supervisor manages and leads a team of Quality Leads and Quality Inspectors as they perform the MRB production process to ensure all material get correctly processed. The Supervisor will assist their team in determining the disposition of current Production parts to ensure Tesla standards are being met. Supervisors must be prepared to make justified decisions and escalate concerns to the appropriate party by promoting a healthy culture of Quality. The purpose of the Quality Supervisor is to develop their team into highly skilled and knowledgeable Quality Leads and Quality Inspectors in order to quickly and accurately disposition defective parts. The Quality Supervisor is a key bridge between different departments when defects arise helping to quickly prevent additional flow out of non-conforming material. This shift is Monday - Friday, 5am-5pm.
What You’ll Do

Manage a team of Quality Leads and Quality Inspectors in their day to day operations, including creating rotations, monitoring breaks and lunches, and providing all levels of coaching.Support the development and supervise/lead the implementation of quality standards and product quality plans as part of the Tesla Quality System to assure products will meet expectations of our target customers.Coaching and mentoring the team during day to day operations as well as providing great feedback prior, during and post review periods.Managing a highly productive team scheduleContinuously looking for way to grow our department and the team.Prepare and lead daily meetings with Quality Inspection Management and shop leaders.Document and communicate any identified defects.Escalate concerns to Quality Inspection Management that are not being properly resolved in your immediate work area.Comprehend current Production Quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standards.Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factory.Construct and maintain strong relationships with members of production and engineering teams.Collaborating closely with other Tesla cross-functional teams such as; Production, Quality Engineers, PC Teams, etc.Executing all responsibilities without hindering safety, quality, positive environment and cost savings.Preferred SkillsAbility to visually detect defects in a fast-paced environment.Ability to identify and differentiate between several defect types.Ability to determine severity of a defect and the required response.Ability to perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting of Quality issues that will be referenced by technicians, engineers and management.Ability to determine potential countermeasure solutions against failed inspections.Ability to communicate new defect information to team members and production counterparts.Ability to help establish first line of defense for immediate containment activities.Ability to build solid relationships with several teams in multiple departments.Ability to be personable and effective in verbal and written communication.Ability to apply critical thinking skillset to engage and troubleshoot new Quality issues.Ability to take on difficult conversations with team members.

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience in an automotive production or manufacturing quality assurance environment.Organized and proactive mindset.Ability to lift and walk with objects up to 20 pounds in weight.Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.Experience in a fast-paced work environment requiring critical analysis is a plus.Experience with training peers or co-workers.Experience with measurement and inspection tools is a plus. (Calipers, Torque Wrenches, Measuring Tape, etc.)Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is a plus.High School Diploma or equivalent.
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)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
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
$72,000 - $194,400/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.

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