Master Scheduler

Description:
The Master Scheduler will work closely with Demand Planning, Order Admin, Supply Chain Planning and Production Planning to ensure Tesla’s production plans are effectively setup to enable the factory to be successful. The Master Scheduler will be responsible for developing the production schedule, communicating it out to the organization and managing all plan changes. The ideal candidate will appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded.

Responsibilities:
Develop Build Schedules: Create General Assembly line-specific schedules for 0-8 weeks, aligning with sales/demand planning, industrial engineers on shop constraints, and supply chain on capacity/logistics issues, using Theory of Constraints and optimization for efficient, low-cost plans achieving weekly build mix

Manage Changes and Issues: Lead cross-functional change processes for issues in the 0–48-hour frozen window, building models to analyze solutions minimizing costs and maximizing revenue amid sales changes, production breakdowns, or supply shortages

Introduce New Variants: Coordinate integration of new vehicle variants into production, attending launch meetings to assess impacts and ensure timing aligns with factory priorities

Oversee Option Codes: Represent operations in developing the option code framework, owning end-to-end flow from systems to manufacturing

Monitor Daily Operations: Participate in daily factory reviews to understand and maintain healthy material flow through the facility

Handle Reporting: Own weekly, monthly, and quarterly status/performance reports for management and stakeholders, pulling data from ERP, MOS, AMP, SCADA, and Andon systems, visualized via Tableau, and support executive S&OP meetings

Drive Software Development: Define business requirements, generate use cases, communicate and prioritize capabilities with factory software teams for sprints

Requirements:
Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business/Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or equivalent experience demonstrating exceptional ability

2+ years in Production Planning, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Logistics, Operations Planning, Business Planning, or related fields

Technical Skills: SQL proficiency required; Python or other programming experience preferred; mastery of Microsoft Excel essential

Analytical Abilities: Strong capabilities in data analysis to optimize plans considering constraints like equipment capacity, staffing, and material availability

Performance Under Pressure: Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing demands and tight deadlines

Communication and Organization: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail

Personal Attributes: Strong sense of ownership, positive attitude, and availability for off-shift hours in emergencies

Compensation & Benefits:
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

Expected Compensation
$80,000 - $144,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.