Tesla's 4680 Cell Can Stamping Team is seeking a detail-oriented Tool & Die Maintenance Planner responsible for ensuring uninterrupted stamping line operations. You will manage spare parts inventory, coordinate die maintenance and scheduling, and operate the Kardex VLM system to support real-time production needs. This role serves as the central point of contact for tooling and parts availability across production, maintenance, and toolroom teams in a fast-paced, high-efficiency environment.
- Maintain lineside spare parts inventory by managing min/max levels, replenishment triggers, and cycle counts, ensuring alignment with system records
- Coordinate die preventive maintenance and repair scheduling using press run data and maintenance inputs to prevent unplanned downtime
- Operate the Kardex VLM as primary user-perform receiving, put-away, picking, and auditing-while maintaining an accurate inventory database
- Track die repair work orders and follow up with toolroom and external vendors to ensure timely turnaround and clear status visibility
- Coordinate die pull and return timing with production planners and press operators to minimize equipment downtime
- Maintain an up-to-date, shop-floor-visible die status board and report weekly tooling and spare parts availability metrics
- Escalate parts shortages, tooling end-of-life, and repair thresholds to engineering and communicate risks during daily production standups
- 3 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in stamping, toolroom, or inventory coordination is preferred
- Experience with inventory management systems; Kardex or VLM experience is a plus (training provided)
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting
- Strong communication skills, command of the English Language, both written and verbal, able to deliver clear, timely updates to operators, technicians, and supervisors
- Basic proficiency in Excel for tracking and reporting; advanced data analysis not required
- Ability to work independently and escalate issues with appropriate urgency and context
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodology
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