Associate Manager, Production Control Engineering

What to Expect

As an Associate Manager of Production Control Change, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing material handling functions for new product introduction (NPI) at Gigafactory Texas. You will lead a team of supervisors, technicians and take a KPI driven approach toward meeting daily operational objectives. In this role, you will work cross‑functionally with inventory control, production control processes, material planning, NPI, MFE, quality and various other supply and logistics organizations to solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and to achieve production targets.

• Manage daily operations (changes/trials) through key performance indicators (KPI), problem solving and driving continuous improvement to achieve the KPI targets.
• Build a strong, motivated production team capable of consistently delivering high quality products against aggressive production targets.
• Create and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety, quality and cost through communication, action, and accountability.
• Develop processes and ensure accurate raw and finished material inventory cycle counts.
• Implement 5S practices for warehouse and loading areas.
• Ensure production teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas.
• Conduct daily process audits to ensure compliance of the team to established standards, policies and procedures for safety, quality, delivery and cost.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional abilities in a fast‑paced warehouse or distribution center environment, preferably automotive‑related.
• Ability to foster and develop a strong team of material handling personnel & leaders.
• Flexibility to change assigned work shift as the Gigafactory, TX continues to ramp production needs.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment by establishing and enforcing operational standards and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and improve/drive resolution of operational issues.
• Ability to meet operational and financial targets (labor efficiency, trailer management, scrap reduction, overflow management, transaction accuracy, downtime, etc.).
• Demonstrates integrity, enthusiasm, and team spirit with a drive for continuous improvement.

• Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in a high‑deductible plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plan 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 including 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.