Production Control Associate Manager, Cybertruck

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 and take a KPI driven approach toward meeting daily operational objectives. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with inventory control, Production Control process, and various other supply and logistics organizations to solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and to achieve production targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations 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

Requirements

• 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

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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