What To Expect
Tesla is seeking an experienced and driven Production Planning leader to help launch Semi Factory Nevada by overseeing production planning efforts and working alongside Manufacturing to support production goals. This leader will be responsible for a multidisciplinary team advancing Semi development with a focus on customer applications and build requirements. They will be responsible for a team building production schedules, aligning capacity with demand, and driving cross-functional collaboration to support the rapid growth of Tesla’s SEMI truck production. This role demands a balance of strategic thinking, data-driven problem solving, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This leader will interact with upstream supply chain personnel to ensure adequate supply of inbound material. Strong leadership and broad technical expertise are key to delivering cutting-edge, proactive solutions.

What You'll Do

Perform analysis that supports defining the roadmap for production capacity increases/change, work with manufacturing & support teams to establish & improve processes (e.g. production batch sizes, material transfer processes & controls) for just-in-time or line-side Kanban delivery

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules that align capacity with demand, ensuring on-time delivery of fabricated components and service parts

Create and implement workflows connecting Semi orders to production batching and variant handling

Generate and present production performance metrics, forecasts, and risk assessments to proactively address supply-demand challenges

Collaborate with Supply chain, NPI and Engineering to coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to plan for material and product end of life and minimize obsolescence

Develop and deliver continuous improvement initiatives in safety, environmental, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives. Provide feedback to management on issues; benchmark other organizations for best practices

Lead by example of positive reinforcement and make the Tesla SEMI Factory a World Class Manufacturing organization

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Operations research, Supply Chain management or equivalent experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing and production operations with a track record of implementing plans and leading teams through various production phases

Broad technical expertise in manufacturing equipment design, material flow practices, vehicle logistics, production systems, and lean manufacturing

Proven leadership experience managing teams, including employees distributed across several locations

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement certification strongly preferred

Excellent communication skills to lead diverse teams and engage with stakeholders

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

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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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