Sr. Leader, Semi Production Control Operations

As a Senior Manager of Production Control, you will have the responsibility to design and oversee material handing functions in our new SEMI Manufacturing Facility in Sparks, Nevada. You will lead a team of Managers, Associate Managers and Supervisors and take a KPI driven approach toward meeting daily operational objectives. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with inventory control, PC process engineering, Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, and various other supply and logistics organizations to solve problems and drive continuous improvement to support SEMI production targets.

• Manage daily operations through Key Performance Indicators (KPI), problem solving and driving continuous improvement to achieve the KPI targets
• Coach and mentor the associate managers on standard work, problem solving and continuous improvement and effectively manage their performance
• 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
• Work cross functionally to improve processes, support inventory control issues, address production bottlenecks and increase productivity
• Conceive, develop, and implement engineered solutions to material flow issues. Working directly with or over process engineering, equipment engineering, and maintenance teams is expected
• Training and development of associate managers, supervisors, leads and material handlers
• Ensure teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas
• Oversee electrical & automated material handling equipment, including pneumatic and hydraulic powered equipment
• Ensure regulatory training compliance of all material handlers and associates, as well as develop better training procedures & techniques to fill gaps in employee & department skillsets

• Minimum 12 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
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment by establishing and enforcing operational standards and procedures
• Technical competence to oversee engineering & maintenance teams
• 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 mgmt., yard mgmt., Inv. Control, material flow engineering, etc.)
• Flexible mindset to change, create or adapt to new processes
• Integrity, enthusiasm, and team spirit

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)
• 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