Production Planner, Megafactory
At Tesla’s Megafactory, we are on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. The Production Planner plays a critical role in enabling this mission by ensuring our manufacturing operations run seamlessly. You will be responsible for building production schedules, aligning capacity with demand, and driving cross-functional collaboration to support the rapid growth of Tesla’s energy products. This role demands a balance of strategic thinking, data-driven problem solving, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Shift: Monday–Friday, Day Shift What You'll Do Develop and maintain detailed production schedules that align capacity with demand, ensuring on-time delivery of fabricated componentsPerform capacity and throughput analysis to support production roadmap decisions and long-term planningPartner with manufacturing and support teams to design, implement, and continuously improve just-in-time and line-side Kanban delivery systemsRespond to unplanned changes by assessing impacts, recommending options, and ensuring alignment across downstream operationsGenerate and present production performance metrics, forecasts, and risk assessments to proactively address supply-demand challengesDrive clear communication of production plans, changes, and performance to all stakeholders—including manufacturing, supply chain, and business teamsRepresent Production in Tesla’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring operational priorities align with business goals What You'll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering/Operations Research, or related field or equivalent experienceProven experience in high-volume, large-scale production planning within manufacturing (automotive, energy, or high-tech preferred)Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) with working knowledge of SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)Strong analytical and statistical modeling skills to support capacity planning, forecasting, and operational decision-makingLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement certification strongly preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse stakeholdersDemonstrated leadership, ownership, and adaptability with a track record of driving cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments Essential Physical Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a dayAbility to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrainFrequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairsFrequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install partsStoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/dayClimb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structuresAbility to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines Benefits
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:
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 , Tesla
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