Production Planner, Stamping, Semi

Description:
Tesla’s SEMI Manufacturing Operations team is looking for an experienced and driven Production Planner to work alongside manufacturing to support production goals at Tesla's SEMI Factory Nevada location. The planner will be responsible for scheduling production across multiple segments of the value stream for the assembly of the Tesla SEMI. The planner will also be responsible for structuring and performing analysis to support the road map for production capacity changes on their assigned production lines.

Responsibilities:
Support manufacturing by creating production schedules that reconcile production capacity with demand for fabricated components, following the factory’s master schedule
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
Respond to unanticipated changes—e.g. production shortfall vs. schedule or material shortages: provide information, impact assessment, and options to downstream shops, revise production shifts and or mix as needed
Generate and publish production performance metrics and forecasts showing risk to supply of fabricated components vs. demand
Represent production in the sales and operational planning process for Tesla Production, communicating plans, plan revisions, and production vs. plan to all Manufacturing, support, and business stakeholders
Conduct daily meetings to keep track of production schedules with Production Control Clerks, Production, Packing/Shipping or any other related staff. Collaborate with Supply Chain to monitor all supply chain activities and resolve all availability issues. Prepare efficient training programs for all planning processes and manage inventory level for all components and finished products and ensure compliance to all business requirements
Determine production requirements based on plant capability and production specifications

Requirements:
Degree in Planning or Business Administration preferable or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of Planning management experience in the manufacturing setting
Ability to spot process improvement opportunities and influence others to make change
Leadership skills, teamwork, good written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, Knowledge of Supply Chain and Distribution Management, ability to meet deadlines, conflict management, and effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to solve problems in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, recognize opportunities for improvement in operations and reporting/information visibility
Computer knowledge (MS Office and manufacturing systems)
Working knowledge of SQL database management and Tableau data visualization, experience working in SAP or other ERP system preferred