What to Expect

The Data Collection Supervisor will help drive improvement of Tesla’s Autopilot & Robotics system by leading our data collection team and becoming an expert on our data collection workflows. This role requires an elevated level of flexibility and the ability to lead a team. Onsite presence is required at our Palo Alto location and other surrounding facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a team of data collection operators across various workflows and projects
• Point of contact between engineering teams and data collection operators to optimize operations
• Monitor equipment health and performance, and work with the necessary engineering/technician teams for repair
• Conduct high level debugging of hardware and software issues
• Create and monitor dashboards to review data output from Operators
• Own documentation for all workflows, operations, and training guides
• Identify inefficiencies and come up with automation solutions where applicable
• Review/Approve operator timecards/expense reports/travel requests
• Schedule shifts for Data Collection Operators and planning to support remote locations
• Provide technical training, career growth, and mentorship.  Ensure the team works as a cohesive unit
• Monitor operator actions, implement process improvements and take necessary actions to resolve issues

What You’ll Bring

• Experience managing and motivating hourly teams
• Commitment to data accuracy and throughput
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for quickly learning systems
• Proven track record executing and meeting sensitive deadlines
• Experience managing multiple competing projects with limited resources
• Understand when to delegate and allocate responsibilities to manage projects end-to-end
• Ability to match project tasks with opportunities for employee development
• Strong communication and presentation skills - can explain complicated topics and ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Able to manage off-site employees; will require travel to various facilities as necessary
• Proficiency in standard workflow software (JIRA, Excel, etc)
• Highly flexible attitude that adapts to rapid changes in a growing environment
• Excellent attention to detail and highly observational
• Excellent written and spoken English

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Expected Compensation : 
 $72,000 - $204,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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