Associate Manager, Model Y, Production Control

As an Associate Manager of Production Control, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing material handing functions at Gigafactory Texas. You will lead a team of Supervisors, Technicians and take a KPI driven approach toward meeting daily operational objectives. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with inventory control, Production Control processes, Material Planning, NPI, MFE, Quality and various other supply and logistics organizations to solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and to achieve production targets.

- Manage daily operations (Changes/Trials) through Key Performance Indicators (KPI), problem solving and driving continuous improvement to achieve the KPI targets
- Build a strong, motivated production team capable of consistently delivering high quality products against aggressive production targets
- Create and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety, quality and cost through communication, action, and accountability
- Develop process and ensure accurate raw and finished material inventory cycle counts
- Implement 5s practices for warehouse and loading areas
- Ensure production teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas
- Conduct daily process audits to ensure compliance of the team to established standards, policies and procedures for safety, quality, delivery and cost

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional abilities in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution center environment, preferably automotive-related
- Ability to foster and develop a strong team of material handling personnel & leaders
- Flexibility to change assigned work shift, as the Gigafactory, TX continues to ramp the needs of production will change and this may result in a change to work schedule to ensure the business demands are met
- Ability to maintain a safe work environment by establishing and enforcing operational standards and procedures
- Ability to trouble-shoot and improve/drive resolution of operational issues
- Ability to meet operational and financial targets (labor efficiency, trailer management, scrap reduction, overflow management, transaction accuracy, downtime, etc.)
- Demonstrates integrity, enthusiasm, and team spirit with a drive for continuous improvement

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