Production Controller Jobs

What To Expect
The Vehicle Operations Planning team is looking for exceptional problem solver. The Production Controller monitors the flow of our products through the multiple production shops in the factory, 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 have direct manufacturing experience (shop leadership, manufacturing engineering, production planning), a technical background, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a passion for electric vehicles. This person will be responsible for monitoring the flow of product thru the different shops of the factory to ensure that production output is being maximized. Their goal is to be ‘looking ahead’ to prevent issues and when issues occur, stepping in and working with all required groups (shop leadership, Production Control (material flow), the Master Scheduler, New Product Introduction, etc.) to develop the action plan and lead implementation to facilitate quick recovery to minimize impact on overall performance. The candidate should expect there will be periodic (~every 3-6 months) shift changes (e.g., night or days) based on business needs. What You’ll Do

• 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 to act.
• Assist with inventory control activities
• Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment
• Manage the support operational technicians that are your extended eyes and ears across the factory.
• Plan and manage the sequence (configuration) of cars flowing into General Assembly based on near term material constraints (or other factors).
• Identify & articulate the risks that exist to factory due to the current state of the system and recommended actions (e.g., due to stamping downtime on Casting, projecting that we will have to change the body mix – Structural to Legacy – in Body)
• Support System deployment into and through the shops you manage.
• Managing subassembly variants from Casting, Paint and Body to stay tightly coordinated with the mix of car configurations orders to start into General Assembly.
• Participate in the daily operational review for Production Control to understand and maintain the health of material flow through the factory.
• Function as an operational leader / coordination point for the shop when issues arise (e.g., material shortage / equipment breakdown / quality issue). You will be responsible for pulling the appropriate resources together to develop a plan (e.g., change the near-term mix, deviate to a different part, pull from service) and action it to protect production output
• 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.
• Support coverage and coach operational technicians.
• Participate in the daily operational review for Production Control to maintain close understanding on the health of material flow thru the factory
• Identify and articulate the risks that exist to factory due to the status of the system and recommended actions.
• Monitoring the flow of the product through the multiple production shops in the factory to ensure that production output is optimized.
• Monitoring the buffers within the shops to ensure clean product transition.
• Adjusting the plan for production shops based on downstream conditions.

What You’ll Bring

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

Benefits
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)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

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