Tool & Die Supervisor, Press, Semi

Tool & Die Supervisor, Press, Semi at Tesla.

The candidate will have experience in all facets of Tool & Die related to plastic injection molding, automotive stamping or high pressure die casting. Die or mold maintenance supervision and leadership experience in supporting both steady production as well as new product and/or new die/mold. The candidate needs to be well‑versed in various tool and die craftsmanship skills, breakdown management, root cause investigation and problem recurrence prevention, PM system development and implementation, and spare parts management.

Must be able to build upon previous successes and take our Tool & Die team to the next level. Be capable of collaborating with cross‑functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect safety, part quality, production efficiency and die/mold function. The successful candidate will also have exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.

• Assign daily tasks, manage work schedules, and set directions for the Tool & Die Specialists
• Interact with Production, Manufacturing and Design Engineering to align with set goals
• Develop and create standard procedures and methods as well as maintain updates as required
• Project manage repair, refurbishment, and engineering change implementation
• Assist with budget development and reporting
• Identify and maintain spare parts inventory and tracking system
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams’ safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations

• Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship program or equivalent with 5+ years experience in leadership
• 5+ years hands‑on experience working in automotive die maintenance and repair (stamping dies, plastic injection molds and/or high pressure die cast molds)
• Aluminum stamping or structural die casting experience is a plus
• Project management experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to motivate in high pressure situations and develop individualized development plans to improve weaknesses and leverage strengths
• Good overall people management skill
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company paid 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: 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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities