Production Associate Manager, Production Control, Warehouse
Tesla
San Antonio, Texas
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March 29, 2023
Tesla
San Antonio, Texas
The Role
The role
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.
Responsibilities
The role
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.
Responsibilities
- As an Associate Manager of Production Control Warehouse, you will have the responsibility to design and oversee material handing functions in the Cell Materials production area
- You will lead a team of Associates and take a KPI driven approach toward meeting daily operational objectives
- In this role, you will work cross-functionally with inventory control, Supply Chain, PC process, and various other supply and logistics organizations to solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and to achieve GFTX production targets
- This role will report to Cell Materials Operations Manager
- 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
- Develop process and ensure accurate raw and finished material inventory cycle counts
- Implement 5s practices for the Cell Material warehouse and loading areas
- Work cross functionally to improve processes, support inventory control issues, address production bottlenecks and increase productivity
- Training and development of associate managers, supervisors, leads and associates
- Support issue resolution through root cause analysis, implementing permanent counter measures and an environment of continuous learning
- Ensure production teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas
- Conduct daily process audits to ensure compliance of the team to established standards, policies and procedures for safety, quality, delivery and cost
- 7-10 years as a material handling/logistics, supply chain manager in a manufacturing environment
- 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 the work schedule to ensure the business demnds are met
- 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
- 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
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