Associate Production Control Manager, Solar Manufacturing

Tesla is seeking an Associate Production Control Manager to lead solar manufacturing operations at a massive 100 GW scale. This role will be a core leader in our new Solar Manufacturing organization and will help build and run a high-volume process area within a new greenfield facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing inbound material receiving, warehousing, conveyance (bring parts to the line), outbound finished goods and trailer yard operations. In this role, the Production Control Associate Manager is hands-on, and provides coaching and mentoring to the team, while striving to meet the goals and objectives of the organization. This individual will work closely with Production, Material Flow Engineering, Planning, Service Distribution and Logistics to ensure overall success of Tesla.

- During launch of this greenfield facility, drive production control readiness including commissioning support, staffing, training, and work instruction rollout
- Manage inbound material flow and parts put away to warehouse or supermarkets
- Ensure on-time delivery of parts and material to the manufacturing line and ensure on-time and compliant outbound shipments to the service customers. Manage material flow processes and ensure system accuracy of inventory
- Ensure core KPI targets are met in Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Delivery
- Manage warehouse inventory to optimal levels and drive continuous improvement while conducting daily safety, and process audits to ensure adherence to safety protocols and compliance to standard work
- Lead efforts to optimize space and workforce, while ensuring downstream customer satisfaction fostering and maintaining a culture of cost reduction, operational improvements and continuous learning
- Report operational KPI’s, department status and RCCM activities to senior management daily or as requested

- Minimum 3 years of Production Control and/or Warehouse Distribution experience as a supervisor or higher
- Prior experience in managing fast-pace teams and driving solutions in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Planning, Logistics and Engineering
- Ability to maintain a safe work environment by establishing and enforcing operational standards and procedures
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and ability to deploy lean concepts
- Working knowledge of supporting systems (MFS, MES, MOS)
- Working knowledge of standard work, material flow and mobile equipment practices

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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)