Responsibilities

As an Associate Manager of Production Control, you will have the responsibility to design and oversee 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.

Requirements

• 7-10 years as a material handling/logistics, supply chain manager in a manufacturing environment
• 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 demnds are met
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment by establishing and enforcing operational standards and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the Tesla Manufacturing process and all related activities
• Ability to trouble-shoot and improve/drive resolution of operational issues
• Understands lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to meet operational and financial targets (labor efficiency, trailer management, scrap reduction, overflow management, transaction accuracy, downtime, etc.)
• Supports objectives and targets of other PC groups (Warehouse management, yard management, Inventory management)
• Demonstrates integrity, enthusiasm, and team spirit with a drive for continuous improvement