What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capacity Planner position at Tesla?
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What to Expect
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
The Vehicle Operations Planning team is looking for a highly skilled long-term capacity planner to support (but not limited to) our Service operations. The Capacity Planner monitors the movement of parts between multiple shops to ensure daily operational performance while also forecasting future constraints based on shop level capacity vs. business demand
The Capacity Planner will work closely with Demand Planning, Material Planning, and shop leads to drive both short and long term solutions to support service demand while also balancing the needs of factory level production. The Capacity Planner will be responsible for developing the weekly service schedule, communicating it out to the organization and managing all plan changes.
- Drive, lead, and provide strategic recommendations for business capex requirements, facilitating essential discussions to bridge factory manufacturing capacity with program demand
- Analyze demand intricacies to steer service workforce labor planning, optimize equipment utilization, and craft operational strategies for both sustaining and new programs
- Forecast and develop both short-term and long-term operation and fulfillment strategies to ensure proactive and adaptive planning
- Develop tactical action plans in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, adjusting strategies in real-time based on evolving production shop conditions
- Lead discussions with cross-functional teams (Material Planning, Demand Planning, Production, Logistics, Packaging, Factory Design and Finance) to execute actions within necessary timelines
- Identify issues and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement in our systems and processes, enhancing the efficiency of the service program
- Align and validate data and inventory control across multiple shops for enhanced accuracy and operational efficiency
- BS degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Planning, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- 2 years of prior manufacturing experience in a similar position, demonstrating a deep understanding of capacity planning dynamics
- Ability to excel under pressure, effectively prioritize multiple programs, and consistently meet dynamic deadlines
- Project/Program management experience, with certifications being a valuable asset
- Detail-oriented mindset with a strong understanding of inventory management principles
- Driven and self-starting mentality, dedicated to achieving results within challenging timelines
- Adaptive and flexible approach to accommodate ever-changing business needs
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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