Production Planner, Giga Nv

What to Expect
The Vehicle Operations Planning team is looking for exceptional engineers and economists. The Production Planner 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 thrive in an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Adjusting the plan for production shops based on downstream conditions.
• Participate in the daily operational review for Production Control to understand and maintain the health of material flow through the factory.
• 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
• 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.
• Monitoring the flow of the product through the multiple production shops in the factory to ensure that production output is being optimized.
• Assist with inventory control activities.

What You’ll Bring

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

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

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