Tesla Hiring for Supervisor Mechanical Technician at Richmond Hill, ON Full Time

Tesla has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Assembly Supervisor to join the Production Engineering team at the Tesla Toronto Automation, ON. This role will be for 1st shift position -hours are Monday-Friday, 6:30pm-3:30am. Please note work hours may be adjusted depending on business needs.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled, cost-conscious, team-oriented individual to be responsible for the performance of Mechanical Assembly Technicians on shift. The incumbent will manage a team of technicians to ensure that they perform at a high level while meeting the needs of the production floor. The individual will be responsible for all Mechanical Assembly related metrics for their shift. He/she will performance manage their team to generate the highest value from every employee while maintaining a high level of technical ability and driving towards quality and schedule.

Responsibilities:
Lead a team of Mechanical Assembly Technicians

Work closely with the Project Management team on schedule and priorities

Interact with the manufacturing team members to determine outstanding part levels and lead times

Work closely with the Engineering team on modifications or changes that would impact the overall equipment build

Drive improvement activities across the shift to increase team knowledge and capability

Adhere to strict 5S standards and maintain cleanliness on the floor and within automation cells

Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, and hand over

Improve preventative maintenance activities to decrease overall downtime

Troubleshoot down equipment to root cause and suggest long-term countermeasures for elimination

Observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks

Complete requested activities as assigned

Work from schematics, diagrams, layouts, defined plans, and written/verbal instructions

Required to work with and around hazardous areas and hazardous chemicals and materials

Requirements:
2 years of college/technical school or equivalent work experience

2-4 years of supervisory experience is preferred

Applicable documented Training and/or Certifications a plus

Must have understanding of general manufacturing processes, automation, and controls

Must demonstrate reliability, initiative, and desire to learn

Must be adaptable in work schedule (including compressed work week and night shift) and working environment

Effective verbal and written communications skills along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization

Capable of providing constructive feedback to subordinates

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information

Multitasks and adapts to constant change

Able to use Microsoft Office software