Associate Manager Logistics – Parts Manufacturing (m/f/d) (Group, Team Lead)

What awaits you

Tesla stands for the acceleration of the transition to sustainable energy. Within a few years, revolutionary strategies and products have been developed and successfully brought to market. This is only possible through extraordinary enthusiasm and identification of employees, speed in the implementation of processes and projects, as well as above-average innovative strength and efficiency. We, Tesla Automation, support Tesla's incredible success story through highly automated cutting-edge technology, which takes the company's global production capacity to the next level. Our passion, motivation, and commitment to complex special machine construction enable Tesla to achieve its ambitious goals.

What needs to be done

• You will introduce Supply Chain Management in Parts Manufacturing and implement it with a focus on process integration, digitalization, and sustainability
• You are responsible for the entire material flow (inbound/outbound) in the Machine Shop, including process optimization and risk management
• You will take on functional responsibility for manufacturing logistics across locations and lead your team both disciplinarily and functionally
• You will control and optimize material handling; you will analyze inventories, identify bottlenecks early, and report them to production control
• You will further develop logistics processes according to JIT, Kanban, 5S, and Lean and monitor KPIs (e.g., lead time, OTD, inventory density)
• You will operate digital tools (WMS, RFID/Scanner, ERP), help shape sustainable logistics concepts, and comply with quality and safety specifications (DGUV, fire protection, hazardous goods)

What you should bring

• You have completed specialized vocational training (e.g., Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik) plus further training as a Techniker, Logistik-Meister, Bachelor Logistics, or similar
• You have several years of logistics experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role, ideally in material management for individual part manufacturing
• You bring initial experience with SCM concepts or digital transformation projects
• You are proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics), Excel (Pivot, data analysis), and digital solutions (Scanner, RFID, Tablet)
• Process analysis and optimization are your strengths; systems thinking, analytical strength, and proactive action characterize you
• Strong communication and coordination skills, good English skills, and willingness to travel (domestic and international) round off your profile

Tesla is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants for a position have the same opportunity regardless of origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, country of origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or other factors protected by applicable US, state, or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities to realize equal opportunity. Please let your recruiter know if you require any special assistance at any time during the interview process.

Data privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We integrate it into our products and consider it an essential part of our business. To learn more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please read our Tesla Applicant Privacy Notice.

Apply at: https://www.tesla.com/careers/search/job/278714?source=BA