Recycling Supervisor

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 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.