Tesla is recruiting for a motivated and experienced Material Handling Supervisor to join our Team at the MegaFactory. The successful candidate manages day-to day inbound receiving, parts put-away, material delivery to the line and outbound functions while continuously ensuring the integrity of the inventory systems. Expectations include managing to core KPI's, training and mentoring the team, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor works closely with Manufacturing, and Material Planning to ensure continuous parts supply to production, to achieve zero downtime. In addition, the Supervisor collaborates with Material Flow Engineering, NPI, Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics to ensure day-to-day success.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspect of material handling including receiving, conveyance and inventory management
• Maintain a safe work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures
• Ensure the material handling team operates efficiently in moving material from the dock to the line
• Maintain an organized parts supply warehouse or supermarket and ensure accurate system inventory
• Develop and maintain standard work; train and coach material handlers to follow standard work
• Lead, and develop a strong, capable, and versatile material handling team
• Manage the team to achieve corporate and department key performance indicators, including, but not limited to, safety, 5S, labor hours, waste reduction, space utilization, down-time, and no part shortages to the line
• Maintain accurate systems inventory and ensure transactional standards are met on time
• Define material conveyance operational requirements, developing and updating process standards for conveyance or warehouse-related activities and driving solutions to daily problems
• Support Material Flow Engineering to define and further develop lean manufacturing methods
• Coach and motivate the team and assist in the development of future leaders

Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years' experience as a Lead in Material Handling, or be a current Supervisor
• Must be able to work at the Lathrop, CA campus full-time
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing operations and/or material handling
• Strong computer skills: ability to use, and train on warehouse management system software
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to create and present reports
• Ability to plan and organize people, operational needs, and projects where required
• Understands lean manufacturing concepts; ability to lead 5S and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and lead the material handling team through adjusted conditions
• Strong knowledge of Production Control and Inventory transactions
• Excellent customer service skills, a positive mindset, and a sense-of-urgency 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:

• 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


Expected Compensation

$72,000 - $205,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.