Production Supervisor, Model Y, Production Control

The Production Control Supervisor is the front-line leader of our Production Control Team. They are responsible for clearly communicating the Safety, People, Quality, Rate and Cost goals and expectations of the department to the team, coach and mentor Material Handlers, motivate our team members and solve problems to achieve the business objectives. The ideal candidate will not accept the status quo and will constantly look for ways to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures. They must have a strong background in manufacturing with the ability to work cross functionally with engineering, quality, maintenance and management on a wide variety of issues and corrective actions. Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills are an absolute requirement to establish effective working relationships within Tesla.

• Provide supervision to Material Handlers and day-to-day operations including receiving, stocking, shipping and all transactions related to inbound/outbound activities
• Work closely with 3rd party vendors, as well as internal/external logistics and Quality teams from around the globe
• Train and assist other Tesla team members in locating indirect products, and procuring said items, if necessary
• Ensure that warehouse staff effectively and efficiently performs timely receiving, stocking, picking, packing and shipping of inventory to store locations and external customers
• Communicate with internal teams and internal/external customers, keeping all informed of the inventory and shipping status including No Bin, No Cost, and No Movement reporting
• Regularly monitoring the inventory work, the implementation of assigned processes, such as coordinate a cycle count program, troubleshoot all order problems, and suggesting changes accordingly
• Resolve process issues related to materials management, warehousing, production control, logistics, distribution, and returns

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional abilities in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution center environment, preferably automotive-related
• Flexibility to change assigned work shift
• Able to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various teams including service and warehousing personnel
• Knowledge and application of TPS, Min/Max principles, and Logistics methodology in a JIT environment
• Proven ability to provide leadership and motivation to a large group of warehouse personnel
• Familiarity with outbound shipping requirements of components via common freight carriers domestically and internationally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills and experience using SAP

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