Area Supervisor - Elkridge, Md

Tesla is looking for a motivated and experienced Supervisor for our highly dynamic parts distribution center. This position will provide supervision of day-to-day operations including receiving, stocking, shipping and all transactions related to said activities. The Supervisor, Parts & Service Warehouse, will also ensure efficiency and accuracy of stocking and organizing parts inventory. This individual will work closely with the Parts & Service Buyers, Logistics and Quality teams, as well as with internal and external customers around the globe. This role will report directly to the Associate Manager, Parts & Service Warehouse. We currently have openings for both day shift and swing shift, but flexibility is required.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure that warehouse staff effectively and efficiently performs timely receiving, stocking, picking, packing and shipping of inventory to store locations and external customers
• Resolve process issues related to materials management, warehousing, production control, logistics, distribution, and returns of finished goods and sub-assemblies
• Must be able to pass Fork Lift Certification (valid driver’s license required)
• Responsible for assistance in setting up and maintaining the warehouse layout and overall flow
• Regularly monitoring the inventory work, the implementation of assigned processes, such as coordinate a cycle count program, and troubleshoot all order problems, and suggesting changes accordingly
• Manage space optimization within the distribution center
• Communicate with internal teams and internal/external customers to keeping all informed of the inventory and shipping status including No Bin, No Cost, No Movement reporting
• Candidate should be familiar with automotive DMS systems, from a parts perspective, and should understand how invoicing, ordering and receiving screens in the DMS system interact with each other
• Address issues with regard to correcting any inbound packaging issues from our internal and external suppliers
• Engage in all phases of customer assistance within a dealership parts department, including retail, service and wholesale
• Training and assist other Tesla team members (i.e., engineering, production, sales) in locating parts within the parts catalog, and procuring parts if necessary

What You’ll Bring

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills and experience using SAP a huge plus
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution center environment, preferably automotive-related
• Familiarity with outbound shipping requirements of components via common freight carriers domestically and internationally
• Working familiarity with IATA (International Air Transport Association) relevant requirements (DG certification is a plus)
• Robust experience in creating metrics for performance management
• Able to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various teams including service and supply chain personnel in a lean principles environment
• Track record of developing, implementing and driving Distribution Center business processes and policies
• Knowledge and application of TPS, Min/Max principles, and Logistics methodology in a JIT environment
• In-depth experience in change management process (ECO)
• Proven ability to provide leadership and motivation to a large group of warehouse personnel
• Excellent organizational skills to manage and track transaction details

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Commuter benefits
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Tesla Babies program
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime
• 10 hour shift
• Overnight shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elkridge, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person