Operations Manager Vehicle Stamping - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Grünheide (Mark) bei Tesla

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg marks a defining moment in Europe for Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Here we will launch revolutionary products on a massive scale, using extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency. Our employees will ensure that we achieve our goals, and we welcome you to help us write the next chapter of our success story.

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Operations Manager Vehicle Stamping, who will be responsible for the Vehicle Stamping Operation consisting of Blanking and Deep-Drawing for the Gigafactory in Berlin. You will also be responsible to support the future capacity expansion. Within this role you will be team member in the Stamping team.

• Reports to Senior Manager Stamping Operations
• Manages and leads Operations Supervisors, develops the team structures and training programs as well hiring plans
• Acts based on directions by the manager and undertakes actions for process improvement for new products / processes
• Responsible for executing the job with focus on cost, quality and timing
• Builds and maintains an attitude of team player to fellow positions within the home organization
• Builds and maintains an attitude of team player to fellow positions to attached and interacting organizations
• Accountability for key shop metrics: First Time Through, Overall Equipment Efficiency, Safety, Quality Targets and Daily Production Plan
• Support and meet all business plans, capacity & headcount targets, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Acts in accordance with environmental, health and safety regulations
• Acts in accordance with compliance and security regulations
• Updates and documents Process FMEA and contributes to zero-defect policy
• Supports and manages continuous improvement activities in safety, environmental, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives; provide feedback to management on issues; benchmark other organizations for best practices
• Ensures consistency in standards and documentation as well monitors and ensures compliance
• Supports new product and material introductions, interact with design team to coordinate new model launches
• Monitors and evaluates product key characteristics and interact with Quality Management Team to correct, contain, and resolve cell and battery quality concerns
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) requirements

• Bachelor / Master of Science in Mechanical, Industrial or Production Engineering. The equivalent in experience is also acceptable with evidence of exceptional ability
• Previous experience in working in and acting with multiple groups of professionals
• Previous experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing (beverage among others) is highly desired
• Previous experience in (hotforming / high-speed-)stamping manufacturing
• Advanced knowledge of requirements by OSHA, ANSI and ISO
• Solidly organized, with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodology
• Able to work under intense time pressure in the presence others
• Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio / Project, Jira, Confluence
• Travel is included, including some internationally may be required from time to time
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in German and English language skills
• Working Schedule: Day-shift. Availability to cover shifts during buy-off / severe process issues

You will be working in our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you’ll solve the world's most interesting problems with the best and brightest people who share a passion to change the world. Tesla’s compensation package includes a competitive salary and Tesla shares or bonuses. Typical benefits that we provide are 30 vacation days, an occupational pension, employee life and disability insurances, free EV charging, product discounts and various transportation benefits.