What to Expect
As a Senior Material Flow Technician, you will oversee and lead high-impact intralogistics changes, mentor Associate Technicians and collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders to optimize material flow strategies. You’ll handle urgent, large-scale transitions (e.g., coordinated changes, production batch swaps) and ensure alignment with long-term operational goals. This role requires deep technical expertise, proactive problem-solving and the ability to work across shifts to support 24/7 production needs.
What You'll Do-
Hands-on execution: Directly perform Associate-level tasks (e.g.: trial material flow adjustments, urgent hard cuts) when required to meet deadlines or resolve critical issues.
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Lead complex line-side changes: Own end-to-end implementation of critical layout adjustments, material routing updates and system configuration changes in MFS ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to safety standards.
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Mentor Associate Technicians: Train and guide junior team members in executing changes, troubleshooting issues and applying structured problem-solving methodologies.
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Optimize batch swaps: Design and execute material flow adjustments for production variant shifts. Ensuring line side Swap are being executed.
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Drive special process improvements: Spearhead pilot production setups, obsolete part phase-outs and special complex topics like IPs, Wheels and batteries.
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Advanced technical expertise: 5+ years in intralogistics/material flow roles, with full proficiency in all Associate-level tasks (e.g., MFS, trial material management, urgent delivery coordination and all kind of changes).
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Leadership experience: Proven track record in mentoring junior technicians, leading cross-functional initiatives and managing stakeholder expectations.
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Strategic problem-solving: Ability to break down systemic issues into actionable plans and drive resolution.
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Process optimization skills: Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and data-driven methodologies to reduce variation and improve efficiency.
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.
