Job Description
What To Expect
The Associate Manager of Global Distribution Center will be part of the Service team, which supports the distribution of parts for the Service Centers of Tesla. The individual will be responsible for designing and developing inventory movement and storage systems from dock to storage and storage to staging, improving productivity and efficiency of operations, and managing warehouse staff. The primary objective of the GDC Group is to implement an efficient receiving, warehouse, material handling, and conveyance solution to support the overall Service organization while optimizing space, improving labor productivity, and creating a more ergonomic work environment for Tesla’s associates. This role will also focus on continuous operations improvement and will be dynamic, with frequent changes in scope and scale. This position will report to the Manager of the Global Distribution Campus. What You'll Do - Designed, developed, and implemented solutions for dramatically improving material flows through the warehouse using Lean Principles. The design includes material arrival at docks through delivery to Service Center locations. The focus will be on developing innovative new solutions for warehousing that leverage lean manufacturing concepts
- Ability to foster and develop a strong team of warehouse personnel through selective recruitment, thorough and consistent onboarding process, training and coaching, and identification and addressing of competency gaps within the team. Management of the team includes proactively planning for labor needs in light of production ramp-up, communicating job expectations, performing employee performance and objectives reviews, and managing a team in the alignment of company policies and procedures
- Ability to meet warehouse operations' financial objectives by preparing budgets, forecasting requirements, planning for capital expenditures, securing company property and assets, and analyzing and resolving inventory variances
- Capable of defining warehouse operations systems to include developing processes for warehouse-related activities, determining equipment needs and utilization, defining storage and material handling requirements, and ability to integrating and aligning physical processes with systematic processes
- Drive improvements within warehouse material flow by planning layout and space requirements, analyzing and reviewing product flow, and evaluating and proposing new equipment options
- Maintains a safe work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures. It also requires coaching and motivating the team to address potential safety issues and concerns proactively
- Support advanced troubleshooting and improvement of existing warehouse management, inventory control, and material flow systems
What You'll Bring - Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Business, with evidence of exceptional ability or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and/or distribution & logistics. Minimum of 5 years in a Supervisory/Management role
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, including the ability to express well-reasoned, independent thought. Natural ability to speak and write effectively at all organizational levels
- Proficient in lean manufacturing principles and adept at applying to warehouse operations
- Demonstrated ability to be a resilient change agent capable of leading the organization through paradigm shifts
- Strong multitasking project skills with the ability to adapt to changes in scope, timeline, or focus without sacrificing execution
- Strong knowledge of lean warehousing methodologies, including sequencing, kitting, repack, one-piece flow, and capable of creating and maintaining operation & labor costs, KPIs, and inventory analytics metrics
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:
- 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)
- 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
Expected Compensation
- Supervisor Logistics - $64,600 - $96,900/annual salary
+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
, Tesla
Job Tags
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