Supervisor New Product Introduction (Day Shift)

: What to Expect The NPI Warehouse team supports the handling of sensitive prototype materials in all aspects, purchased and used by the full NPI department to accelerate how quickly Tesla can bring innovative concepts to our customers around the world. The NPI Warehouse Technician is a specialized material handler responsible for managing low volume prototypes intended for specialized engineering trials with a heightened degree of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of new programs. The NPI Warehouse Technician collaborates with many cross-functional department leaders for scheduling of material arrivals, systematic receiving, transaction accuracy, transporting, storing, retrieving, preparing, and delivering correct materials in accordance with the desired build plans. NPI Warehouse Technicians are proficient in multiple job functions with a heightened responsibility of accurately identifying unique trial parts that arrive through irregular processes. Must be self-driven, system literate, and comfortable with investigating non-compliance in a complex and dynamic work environment. This person is expected to prepare prototype materials by completing pull lists in a timely manner to support trial builds while driving continuous improvements to ensure operations are safe, efficient, and optimal. This person will be expected to transport materials (Raw, Finished Goods, and Recycling) to final point of use using a variety of mobile equipment and systematic computer methods. Additional rework may be required, so the NPI Warehouse Technician must quickly identify parts to be taken out of inventory for further testing by the engineers. Computer proficiency and interface (input/output) will be required. Experience with material handling equipment and warehouse systems are preferred. What You'll Do

• Training, setting expectations, team recognitions, attendance tracking, accountability and engagement, team guidance, coaching, and overall support for the NPI Warehouse team
• Physical introduction of new material in production on schedule with implementation dates
• Systematic configuration of new or changing materials
• Removal of obsolete material in accordance with part specific disposition instructions
• Weekend support: Expectation is 1 to 2 Saturdays each month but can increase or decrease based on workload
• Supporting special projects for PC, NPI, Pilot, or Process: WH layout and design, signage, labeling, rack installation, procurement, removal, and/or demo
• Component validation and kitting for engineering build requests and programs
• Track actual parts used and update engineer on BOM accuracy.
• Follow all Tesla policy guidelines including safety, inclusivity, and conduct
• Provided support for ALL Tesla team members when trial parts are needed to be delivered, stored, changed, or removed
• Potentially able to relocate and work independently in surrounding area around Fremont due to multiple WH locations and trial demands
• Will be placed in specific warehouse site as primary location; however, must be willing to work in all warehouse sites to include Fremont, 901 Page, Deer Creek, and Lathrop
• Ability to identify any discrepancies or quality issues and report findings to Manager and Planner in timely manner
• Being an agent of change: Responding to emails, answering questions, and an overall source of information relating to change

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 4-year degree in related field, experience with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
• Must have experience in Production Control, Warehousing, or Logistics
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain and/or distribution and logistics experience desirable.Prior experience as a Supervisory/Management role is preferred
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, including ability to express well-reasoned, independent thought
• Natural ability to speak and write effectively at all organizational levels and to broad audiences
• Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts with the ability to lead 5S and kaizen efforts for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to be a resilient change agent capable of leading organization through paradigm shifts
• Strong knowledge of Inventory Management and Inventory Control within manufacturing environment with the ability to teach and coach others on best practices
• Strong knowledge of material flow methodologies including transaction accuracy, reworks, sequencing, kitting, repack, etc.