Production Planner

Job description

Description

The Role:

· Define the production plan over the horizon for the shop(s) you support to achieve their build targets (while minimizing overtime & excess inventory)
· Identify the key risks to achieving the plan and own communicating these out / engaging the right groups to resolve
· Own communication and alignment with all key stakeholders to ensure the plan is supported. This involves reviewing the plan and all potential inhibitors to achieving it: materials, capacity, equipment uptime / reliability, planned maintenance, etc..
· Ensure system data is accurate in MRP & Manufacting Execution System (MES) for the portfolio of parts that you manage:
· Parts are correctly assigned on the BOM (and classifications correct)
· Work Orders are setup correctly, processing and updated to prevent run-out
· Inventory targets, lot sizing are correct
· Ancillary demand (e.g. service, rework) is correctly loaded
· Etc..
· Own the relationship with New Product Introduction, Engineering & the Shop Leadership as it relates to trialing and deploying new parts into your shop via ECO.
· Own the value stream mapping for how your portfolio flows thru your shop(s)
· Identify & champion opportunities (and then work on the projects) that will improve overall shop performance: be they physical structure, process re-design to IT infrastructure related.
· Assist in implementing systematic solutions to control inventory flow, minimize shortages, and maintain accuracy in ERP system.
· Participate in the Shop Leader’s daily operational review to maintain close understanding on the drivers of performance and provide status on progress to plan
· Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing and product development teams, as well as supply chain specialists, manufacturing engineers, and logistics personnel.
· Assist with inventory control activities
· Generate and publish metrics of performance.
· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree. Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) or Operations background is strongly desired.
· 2-5 years related experience in materials management, production planning, material scheduling, or purchasing in a manufacturing company is required..
· Analytical capabilities including data analysis to optimize build plans relative to different constraint factors (equipment capacity, staffing plans, material availability) is required
· Proficiency in analytical and reporting tools (MS Excel, Tableau) is strongly desired.
· Ability to present the production plan effectively to a cross functional team on a weekly basis is required.
· Open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude is required.
· Self-motivation and resourcefulness are required
· Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced work environment with minimal supervision is required.
· Strong work ethics required.

Tesla is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.