Lean Program Manager, Operations

The Operations Lean Manufacturing Program Manager is expected to be a strong hands-on practitioner with a passion for improvement, possess a servant-leader mentality, and must be a good communicator. They will have a successful track record with Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement with strong planning, project management, task management, and process improvement experience. This position will drive the Standard Work Program within the Cell Assembly Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Team.

• Lead the implementation of Standard Work for Maintenance and Operations
• Ensure lean execution drives results for customers and stakeholders, connecting results to the KPIs
• Bring lean expertise to operations and CI leaders, teaching & coaching local teams
• Lead Kaizen events and other lean projects
• Conduct lean maturity assessments, & identify opportunities for improvement
• Lead the deployment of lean tools and methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping across Operations, Maintenance and Engineering
• Build a high-performing lean transformation culture, providing direction, mentorship, and support to ensure alignment with transformation objectives
• Integrate lean principles into the factory's safety programs, ensuring that all process improvements also enhance workplace safety

• 5 years minimum leading/practicing operational excellence and lean manufacturing
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent leadership of individuals & collaboration at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Deep experience implementing a lean manufacturing culture, tools, techniques, and organizational roles necessary for a Operational Excellence culture
• Understanding of project management techniques
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering/science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to present and convey complex ideas to internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Lean Black/Green Belt Certification or Equivalent Experience

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