On the Job Training, Quality Supervisor Trainee, Quality

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Feb 05, 2026
What to Expect The Tesla Quality department is currently accepting applications for its Leadership Program. Employees accepted into the program will participate in a 12-week training period. Those who successfully complete the training will be considered for future full-time Production Supervisor openings. A Production Supervisor Trainee maintains the Production Lead classification, level and pay rate that was in place when they were accepted into the program.During the 12-week training period, the Trainee will be responsible for learning and applying their skills. After a maximum of 12 weeks, the Trainee will be required to demonstrate these skills through a standardized assessment.Trainees that fail to complete this assessment will be removed from the program and will return to their full-time role within production.Trainees may also be removed from the program if they fail to demonstrate ability to meet the requirements for the role. In order toqualify for consideration,applicantsmust currently be employedwithin the Quality department while meetingthe Teslainternal mobility guidelinesand eligibility. What You'll Do Training will include: Attendance tracking andimportanceof payroll management Understanding andutilizingkey performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to meet and progress business needs Effective communication techniques, including various forms of team communication Techniques to addressdifficult situationswith team members Application of Lean Manufacturing principles in a dynamic environment Change Management Problem-solving and decision-making skills Leadership development, team management, and independent supervision HR and Inside Tesla management tools and templates Expectations of progress: By week 3,demonstrateconsistent andaccurateattendance tracking for their team By week 5, understand andutilizekey performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess and meet the needs of the business By week 6, effectively address their team through different forms of communication (e.g., verbal, written, digital, stand-up) By week 6,demonstratethe ability to have difficult conversations with team members, addressing issues constructively By week 7, use Lean Manufacturing principles and effective communication to lead through a dynamic manufacturing environment By week 9,demonstratethe ability to solve problems and make decisions independently using root cause and OODA Loop techniques By week 12,utilizeHR tools and templates to manage a team By program completion, lead, develop, and manage their team effectively without the need for guidance or supervision What You'll Bring Provide effective supervision and coaching to assigned shift/employees to achieve the required quality and production goals. Maintain department records andinventories Manage the movement of product through the production area. Ensure that the productis in the process at alltimes Plan and organize work of smooth operations. Ensure that the standard operating procedures and engineering procedures are current,accurateand that all work is done in compliance to ensure maximumquality Monitor to ensure that all employeescomply withsafety regulations and the plant's safetyprogram Work with employees to resolve technical and personnelproblems Schedule employees to effectively meet production needs and to ensure vacations and other time off consistent with plantpolicies Provide the shift-to-shift communication linkin order tokeep all team members working toward the samegoals 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: 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