Associate Manager, Production Control Warehousing

Associate Manager, Production Control Warehousing Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Austin Jun 12, 2026 What to Expect The Associate Manager, Production Warehousing, plays a critical role in optimizing the storage, movement, and distribution of material within Tesla's high-volume manufacturing environment. This position focuses on enhancing warehouse efficiency, ensuring seamless material flow to support vehicle production lines, and driving cost-effective logistics solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage industrial engineering principles to design and refine warehouse layouts, manage last-mile transportation, and oversee budgeting for third party logistics service providers (3PLs). This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, innovative setting, contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable abundance. What You'll Do Directly manage a team of Tesla Leaders, Tesla/Third Party Logistics Material Handlers, and support staff. Providing technical training, performance feedback, and safety coaching to ensure high reliability and engagement Lead the designinput, implementation, and continuous optimization of warehouse layouts to maximize spaceutilization, minimize material handling times, and support just-in-time (JIT) inventory practices for automotive components Analyze and improve material flow processes using industrial engineering tools such as value stream mapping, simulation modeling, and lean methodologies to reduce bottlenecks and enhance throughput in warehousing operations Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, procurement, andprocessengineering) to forecast material needs and ensure alignment between warehouse operations and manufacturing schedules Oversee last-mile strategies including route optimization, carrier selection, and delivery scheduling fortimely, cost-efficient inbound/outbound automotive partslogistics; develop and administer budgets for third-party providers via RFP processes, performance monitoring, and cost-benefit analyses to achieve savings whilemaintainingservice levels Implement enhancements using WMS and ERP tools to track KPIs like inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rates, and storage density; conduct regular audits and root-cause analyses toidentifyinefficiencies and propose scalable solutions for high-volume automotive warehousing. Guide team members and collaborate with external vendors on warehouse expansions or technology integrations, such as automation and RFID tracking Lead warehousing initiatives adhering to OSHA standards and Tesla's safety/environmental policies to promote a secure operational environment.

Guide team members and collaborate with external vendors on warehouse expansions or technology integrations, such as automation and RFID tracking What You'll Bring Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent experience 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering roles focused on material flow and warehouse optimization Proven expertise in warehouse design and layout optimization, including hands-on experience with tools like AutoCAD, slotting algorithms, and simulation software (e.g., Arena or FlexSim) to model material handling systems Strong knowledge of material flow principles, including ABC analysis, FIFO/LIFO inventory control, and lean manufacturing techniques tailored to high-velocity automotive supply chains Demonstrated success in budgeting and vendor management for third party logistics service providers, including financial modeling, and cost forecasting Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau) for performance metrics and process improvements Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives under tight deadlines in a 24/7 operational environment Compensation and 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