Lead Chemical Operator in , us

Energy Jobline ATTB; Us; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision plans

HSA contribution

FSA

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Life insurance

Sick and vacation time

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Tesla is seeking a Lead Operator to join the Cathode production team. You will work with the Supervisor to run daily shift operations and provide S5-level technical leadership across plant areas. You will coordinate crews, handle complex tasks, and ensure high-quality handovers on shift.

You will train others, solve on-floor problems, and support maintenance activities while communicating effectively with the team and Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shift operations in chemical/cathode production.
• Able to interpret process information and equipment status.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Teams for scheduling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and troubleshoot field and console operations across all plant areas.
• Ensure process stability, trial accuracy, and quality of production output on shift.
• Coordinate, maintain and complete shift assignments and plant work.
• Escalate issues to the Supervisor with practical solutions.
• Support maintenance and Supervisor activities including schedule review and resource allocation.
• Train and provide technical leadership for operators and trainees on equipment and processes.

Skills

Shift leadership

Cathode production

Process interpretation

Excel/Word/Teams

JIRA trial execution

Permitting/LOTO

Rotating shift scheduling

Tools

JIRA

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Lead Operator Tesla is seeking energetic and highly motivated Lead Operators to join our Cathode production team. You will work with the Supervisor to run daily shift operations and provide S5-level technical leadership across the all plant areas. You will have the opportunity to coordinate the crew, own complex tasks independently, and set the standard for assignments, trials, permits, and handover quality. A strong drive to train others and solve problems on the floor will enhance your ability to support production operations while your flexibility and communication skills enhance your ability to be a team leader.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies of safety and conduct
• Oversee and troubleshoot field and console operations across all plant areas
• Ensure process stability, trial accuracy, and quality of production output on shift
• Help to coordinate, maintain, and complete shift assignments, and plant work
• Escalate issues to the Supervisor with solutions when necessary
• Support maintenance and Supervisor activities including Maintenance schedule review and resource allocation
• Train and provide technical leadership for operators and trainees on equipment and processes, and collaborate with the Supervisor, operators, and maintenance to complete the shift and deliver a quality handover

Requirements

• High ownership experience in a chemical or cathode production setting
• Experience leading shift operations and covering Supervisor absence
• Able to interpret process information, procedures, and equipment/LOTO status across all plant areas
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams, and knowledge of scheduling on a rotating shift basis
• Experience with permitting, LOTO, isolations, RTO verification, and J5, and knowledge of JIRA trial execution and sample handling a plus

Compensation & 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 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