Operations Supervisor, Optimus Actuators

As an Operations Supervisor - Optimus Actuators, you will help build the future of robotics on Tesla's Optimus production lines in Austin, TX. Leading a hybrid team of manufacturing technicians, maintenance technicians, and production associates, you will own both throughput and equipment uptime across highly automated lines - developing build plans, driving OEE, and turning a brand-new production system into a world-class operation.

This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to scale one of the world's most ambitious products from day one. If you think from first principles, thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments, and love both developing people and solving problems no one has solved before, you'll fit right in and you'll help accelerate Tesla's mission to build a world of amazing abundance.

• Build a strong, motivated team of Maintenance Technicians, Manufacturing Technicians, and Production Associates capable of consistently delivering high-quality output against aggressive production targets in manual and fully automated lines
• Develop and execute plans that balance production throughput with preventive maintenance schedules, focusing on OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvements
• Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability
• Empower technicians and associates to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, enhance product manufacturability, line productivity, and overall operational performance
• Champion issue resolution, including root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and to achieve operational excellence
• Develop high-performance teams by creating individual growth plans for supervisors, technicians, and associates, emphasizing technical training in critical systems for maintenance, engineering, and automated manufacturing production
• As a people leader, you are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring your team s safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in your areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
• Bachelor s Degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience managing teams in a high-volume manufacturing setting
• Proven success in balancing production targets with maintenance priorities, including experience with OEE optimization, preventive maintenance, and process development
• Extensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production and equipment issues while driving continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of 5S, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies (certification a plus)
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel for data analysis, PowerPoint for reporting) and familiarity with production/maintenance software (e.g., CMMS, ERP systems)

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