Production Control Operations Manager, Powertrain

The Production Control Operations Manager will be part of the Production Control Team within the Material Handling and Inventory Control group and will be responsible for designing and developing inventory movement and storage systems from storage or staging to production line side locations, for improving productivity and efficiency of operations, and for managing conveyance staff. The primary objective of the Material Handling and Inventory Control Group is to implement an efficient receiving, warehouse, material handling, and conveyance solution to support the overall vehicle manufacturing operation, while optimizing space, improving labor productivity, and creating a more ergonomic work environment for Tesla’s associates.

- Strong People Management Skills (systematic and physically) with proven warehousing experience and the ability to foster and develop a strong team of material handling personnel & leaders through selective recruitment, thorough and consistent on-boarding process, training, and coaching, and identification and addressing of competency gaps within team
- Management of team includes proactively planning for labor needs in light of production ramp up (drawing on warehousing experience), communicating job expectations, performing employee performance and objectives reviews, and managing team in alignment of company policies and procedures
- Design, develop, and implement solutions for dramatically improving material flows through the factory using Lean Principles, leveraging warehousing experience. The design includes material arrival at docks through staging for delivery to line-side locations. The focus will be on developing innovative new solutions for manufacturing that leverage automated systems, while sustaining a high level of 5S standards
- Ability to meet materials operations financial objectives by preparing budgets, forecasting requirements, planning for capital expenditures, securing company property and assets, and analyzing and resolving inventory variances. Continuously reviewing line down time / Productivity / hours per car, inventory health, reduction in material handling waste, in-house receiving lead-time, cycle time, and latency — informed by warehousing experience
- Capable of defining material operations systems to include: developing processes for materials related activities, defining materials related aspects of new production lines, determining equipment needs and utilization, defining storage and material handling requirements (with warehousing experience), and ability to integrate and align physical processes with systematic processes
- Drive improvements within material flow by planning layout and space requirements, reducing line impact, analyzing and reviewing product flow, and evaluating and proposing new equipment options, while supporting advanced troubleshooting and improvement of existing warehouse management, inventory control, and material flow systems — utilizing warehousing experience
- 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

- 10+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, coupled with a keen focus on supply chain, distribution, and desirable logistics expertise, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end operations
- A seasoned professional with a minimum of 5-7 years in a Supervisory/Management role, demonstrating a proven track record of effective leadership and strategic decision-making
- Exceptional communication skills, encompassing the natural ability to express well-reasoned, independent thoughts effectively across all organizational levels, fostering constructive dialogue and collaboration
- Proven resilience as a change agent, showcasing the capability to lead organizations through paradigm shifts and navigate challenges with adaptability and poise
- In-depth knowledge of Production and Inventory Control within a manufacturing environment, with a proficiency that extends to teaching and coaching others on best practices
- Robust project management skills, complemented by expertise in material flow methodologies such as sequencing, kitting, and repack, indicating a holistic approach to operations optimization
- Strong analytical and organizational capabilities, empowering effective management of several complex projects concurrently amid high degrees of variation and uncertainty. Proficiency in navigating system intricacies and leading continuous improvement efforts through the application of Lean manufacturing principles

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