Recycling Supervisor
Tesla, Sparks, NV, United States
What to Expect
As a Recycling Supervisor, leadership involves guiding, motivating, and coordinating a team to ensure efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible recycling operations. The supervisor demonstrates strong organizational and people management skills, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
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
Manages scheduling for internal and external team members, ensuring collaboration across the Gigafactory
Leads initiatives to improve recycling efficiency, reduce waste, and support the organization's environmental goals
Maintains relationships with external vendors and negotiates commercial rates for scrap materials
Provides clear direction to recycling staff, sets daily goals, and inspires team members to achieve productivity and quality standards
Monitors staff performance, provides feedback, and takes corrective action when needed to maintain high standards
Performs various tasks, including reporting accidents, completing safety training, and running heavy equipment like cardboard bailers
What You'll Bring
2-3 years of recycling, custodial, or grounds maintenance experience
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Effective verbal and written communication skills, along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization skills; confidence in presenting to upper management; and strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
Commitment to excellence in quality work
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong work ethic, follow-through skills, and a "can-do" attitude
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:
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
As a Recycling Supervisor, leadership involves guiding, motivating, and coordinating a team to ensure efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible recycling operations. The supervisor demonstrates strong organizational and people management skills, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
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
Manages scheduling for internal and external team members, ensuring collaboration across the Gigafactory
Leads initiatives to improve recycling efficiency, reduce waste, and support the organization's environmental goals
Maintains relationships with external vendors and negotiates commercial rates for scrap materials
Provides clear direction to recycling staff, sets daily goals, and inspires team members to achieve productivity and quality standards
Monitors staff performance, provides feedback, and takes corrective action when needed to maintain high standards
Performs various tasks, including reporting accidents, completing safety training, and running heavy equipment like cardboard bailers
What You'll Bring
2-3 years of recycling, custodial, or grounds maintenance experience
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Effective verbal and written communication skills, along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization skills; confidence in presenting to upper management; and strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
Commitment to excellence in quality work
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong work ethic, follow-through skills, and a "can-do" attitude
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:
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