Data Collection Associate Manager, Optimus (Night Shift)

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Data Collection Associate Manager, Optimus to lead dual-shift operations for the data collection organization supporting Optimus development. In this role you will oversee supervisors across the Fremont Factory and Milmont Academy, drive operational excellence through lean principles, and ensure the team delivers high-quality data at scale while putting people safety first.

You will track and improve daily, weekly, and quarterly metrics; develop leaders; partner cross-functionally with engineering and equipment teams; and maintain robust training and information flow so operators, leads, and supervisors succeed across shifts. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement, people development, and alignment to Tesla’s evolving priorities.

The night shift is from 8pm-430pm and comes with a 10% premium added to the base pay.

What You'll Do

• Lead dual-shift operations of Data Collection Supervisors at the Fremont Factory and Milmont Academy
• Track daily, weekly, and quarterly metrics and assign improvement teams to drive results to goal
• Develop management teams to apply lean manufacturing principles that increase efficiency while scaling operations
• Set and drive leadership syncs to align the organization with company targets and evolving priorities
• Ensure full alignment with EHS for all collection operations, placing people safety at the forefront
• Establish supervisor development and career growth plans with monthly (minimum) 1:1s; ensure operators, leads, and supervisors have the training, documentation, and information pipelines needed for success and cross-shift uniformity
• Partner with engineering and equipment teams on root-cause analysis of top blockers and oversee supervisor administrative work (time cards, overtime, meal penalty prevention, and HR/safety documentation with corrective actions)

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience leading supervisors or multi-shift teams in manufacturing, operations, or data-collection environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop people leaders through coaching, career planning, and regular 1:1s
• Strong track record applying lean manufacturing or continuous-improvement principles to drive efficiency and scale
• Experience tracking and improving operational metrics and leading cross-functional problem-solving
• Commitment to EHS standards with people safety as the top priority
• Strong organizational skills covering timekeeping, overtime, and compliance processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to partner effectively with engineering, equipment, and other teams in a fast-paced environment

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 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 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

$104,000 - $156,000/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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.