SMT Manufacturing Line Supervisor

What To Expect
As an SMT Manufacturing Line Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production line, driving process development, and recruiting top talent to support manufacturing excellence. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing both people and processes.

What You'll Do
? Lead and mentor the SMT process development team, ensuring continuous improvement and technical excellence
? Drive recruiting efforts to build a high-performing team of SMT technicians, and operators
? Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to enhance team capabilities
? Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
? Implement advanced process controls and automation strategies to improve quality and throughput
? Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for process defects, leveraging Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
? Ensure compliance with IPC, ESD, and industry quality standards
? Develop and implement best practices to minimize rework, scrap, and downtime
? Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure material readiness and vendor alignment
? Provide data-driven reports on SMT line performance, KPIs, and improvement initiatives to leadership

What You'll Bring
? 3+ years of experience managing teams of people in a high-volume manufacturing setting preferred
? Strong understanding of SMT processes, including stencil printing, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, and AOI
? Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and data-driven decision-making around production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput and costs)
? Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
? Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting
? Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
? Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion under tight deadlines
? Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
? Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
? Ability to a flexible shift, including nights and weekend, if necessary

Benefits
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:
? 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 - $186,000/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.

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