Associate Maintenance Manager Cell Tabless/Assembly (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What To Expect Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance. At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you! The successful candidate will have proven experience in all facets of manufacturing maintenance to support sustainable production as well as new equipment introduction when required. He/She must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, equipment maintenance, etc. The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent. The candidate needs to have demonstrable skills in the following areas: Equipment Operation Availability / % OEE improvement , MTTR, MTBF System development to track current shop conditions Identification of key areas of improvement Breakdown management Understanding of short term vs long term actions Systems used to prevent repeat occurrences PM / TPM development and implementation Reference to past improvement initiatives / % improvements Equipment spare parts management Critical vs non critical parts determination Audit methods to ensure no risk condition Training & development Assessment of current skills sets Training action plans What You'll Do Direct leadership of a maintenance team covering a 24/7 operating capability Responsibility for manpower management: day to day line support, in-house repair work, vacation, absenteeism managent, OT & weekend work scheduling Responsible for monitoring and improving the OEE, MTBR, and MTBF of the processes under their responsibility Responsible for managing and reducing scrap generated by equipment-related aspects Define and control the spare parts strategy for the area, ensuring zero line stoppages related to shortages and ensuring that all necessary parts are considered in periodic budget reviews to guarantee the OEE of the equipment Defining daily tasks and setting directions for the team Stakeholder management Standard development and creation of procedures and methods Ensure the correct development and implementation of risk assessments and working instructions for equipment and tasks, complying with regulations Project management: both internal maintenance projects, and minor contractor projects. Responsible for all the preventive maintenance strategy including: Procedures, PMs, develop & maintain proper documentation of all necessary equipment; periodic maintenance tasks; equipment changes (electrical, spare parts upgrades, mechanical), etc. Assist with budget development and reporting Maintain spare parts inventory. Identify and order needed parts, maintain tracking system Training and directing the training of maintenance associates to support production requirements What You'll Bring Experience in cell manufacturing preferred (other mass production industry is valid as well ideally with automated equipment) Experience in maintenance / equipment management / leadership role Extensive experience with trouble-shooting and correcting industrial equipment maintenance - breakdowns and failures Experience in team building, coaching and succession planning for technical and engineering personal Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment on a journeyman level. Experience within a department is a plus Lean manufacturing skills and systems development Project management experience Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs Availability to work early, late and night shifts; and be available on call Availability to work full-time in a clean room environment German and English language advanced skills required Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example: Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance. Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement. , Tesla