Manager Production Planning and Control

What to Expect

The Manager Production Planning and Controls is responsible for team management, development and holds the overall accountability for the Production Operations Alignment Team, who monitors the flow of our products through the multiple production shops in the factory. They also manages the build mix and sequence and ensures daily operational performance by identifying issues and execute tactical plans to protect our production output. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded.

What You'll Do

• Effectively manage the Production Operations Control team you are appointed to lead (potentially composed of Operations Alignment Engineers, WIP Controllers, and Technicians). Set each team member of the group up for success, provide guidance, coaching, and criticism (both positive/negative) as required to achieve group goals.
• Build performance plans for your respective team. Able to performance manage individuals accordingly.
• Develop team members.
• Monitoring the flow of the product through the multiple production shops in the factory to ensure that production output is being optimized.
• Forecast and prevent production issues. Resolve issues impacting shop productivity in collaboration with all required groups, i.e., shop leadership, production control operations (material flow), Master Scheduler, and New Product Introduction engineers, to develop an action plan and lead implementation to facilitate quick recovery and to minimize impact on overall performance.
• Manage build mix of drive units and battery packs for next X hours to align with the mix of car configuration flowing into General Assembly.
• Plan and manage the sequence (configuration) of cars flowing into General Assembly based on near term material constraints (or other factors).
• Adjusting the plan for production shops based on downstream conditions.
• Pulling the appropriate resources together to develop a plan (e.g. change the near-term mix, deviate to a different part, procure from service) and execute tactical plans to protect production output.
• Identify and articulate the risks that exist to factory due to the current status of the system and recommended actions.
• Identify structural issues / opportunities for improvement to the systems, processes or structure based on the operational performance monitored and communicated the back to the Shop Manager and Production Planner to take action.
• Participate in the daily operational review for Production Control to understand and maintain the health of material flow and Work in Progress through the factory.
• Assist with inventory and Work in Progress control activities.

What You'll Bring

• BSc/MSc degree in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Mathematics or equivalent in experience
• 3+ years of prior manufacturing experience in a similar position
• Fluent in English & German languages
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with strong follow through
• Extensive budget management experience, forecasting and financial planning
• Skilled in managing projects and cross-functional teams with a broad range of engineering and technical disciplines
• Broad experience with manufacturing and planning systems and methodologies
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Availability for off-hours calls

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.