Director, Production Control & Logistics

The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We’re not just seeking to change how our cars work – we’re seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

As the Director, Production Control & Logistics, you’ll be working with some of the industry’s brightest minds to:

• Develop the strategic plan and KPI’s for each area of responsibility
• People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost
• Full P&L responsibility for Production Control and Logistics
• Responsible for meeting budget requirements and initiating cost improvements
• Develop training programs for all Manager and above employees
• Clear tasks and roles
• Ensure the roles and tasks given to worker are clear and understandable
• Manage logistics, material handling and production scheduling activities of the plant.
• Recruit, hire and train the required Salary resources for the departments
• Create a culture and drive for Continuous Improvement to eliminate waste
• Develop Quality and robust processes to delivery FF products
• Implement Standardized methods and processes using visual management
• Implement rapid identification of problems and practical problem solving
• Customer orientation (in house & external)
• Create and deploy the Production Control & Logistics policies.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by assuring that the right parts are available at the right time in the right quantity at the lowest cost.
• Manage the launch of new programs within the plant.
• Define and implement all the necessary systems and procedures to ensure a successful PC&L operation.
• Monitor logistics performance and implement necessary improvement actions in coordination with other plant functions (Quality, Production System Efficiency).
• Develop and ensure compliance to formal policies and procedures. Monitor trends and establish action to improve
• Responsible to oversee material flow and availability within the plant
• Meet/exceed targets for customer performance metrics
• Responsible for all inventory and warehouse management functions, including inventory accuracy
• Directs freight and logistics functions in accordance with corporate standards
• Manage material engineering changes with Product Development and Suppliers to protect production plans and minimize obsolescence cost.

Basically, you’ll ensure that the PC&L department runs effectively and efficiently.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong Project Management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Logistics/Materials Management.
• 15+ years of experience in your field.
• Proven knowledge + expertise, and passion for PC&L.
• Top-notch leadership, communication, customer focus, supplier management, planning, management skills.
• Strong familiarity with SAP, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, inventory management, material flow, logistics.
• Must have at least 5 years of leadership experience in materials management and production control in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS certification.
• Proven expertise with startup operations, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Material Flow, Elimination of Non-Value-Added Work, Inventory Turns.
• A diverse skillset including Warehouse Organization / Management Skills, Visual Management skills.
• A wide range of experience with customer management and supplier management.
• A creative curiosity, collaborative ethic, hardworking enthusiasm, and driving personal vision.
• Excellent communication skills and team-working tendencies.
• A penchant for multi-tasking and self-starting.
• A genuine fascination for the PC&L field and a commitment to global change.
• A true sense of determination… and hopefully a sense of humor.

Annual Salary Range:

($160K - $220K), plus benefits and incentive plans.

 Perks + Benefits

• Stock options for every employee
• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Relocation assistance + reimbursement
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere
• “Soul of Faraday” community outreach team

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.