Materials Manager, Infrastructure Programs

What to Expect As Senior Materials Manager, you will be playing a critical role in construction of novel battery chemical plant(s) near Corpus Christi, TX. You will lead the development and optimization of a robust materials management program. You will build and lead a high-performing team, establish streamlined workflows and drive continuous improvements to minimize waste, reduce costs, and support project timelines. What You'll Do Program development: curate and implement a comprehensive materials management program and manage iterations and improvements with cross functional teams Recruit, hire, and build a materials management team, including roles such as coordinators, inspectors, and logistics specialist. Foster a collaborative environment and lead by example to ensure team alignment with organizational goals Workflow establishment and Optimization Performance monitoring and improvements: Identify and track key metrics (inventory accuracy, turnaround times, cost savings) and refine workflows based on data analysis. Proactively address edge cases like supply chain disruptions and building contingency plan Compliance and Safety. Ensure all processes adhere to industry regulations, safety standards and environmental guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate materials management to broader operations and cost systems What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent experience 10+ years of relevant industry experience (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants, refineries) Previous experience on $250M+ projects Managing 5+ senior-level direct reports Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals. Proficiency in PowerBI or other data analytic software considered an asset Compensation and Benefits 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 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. Materials Manager, Infrastructure Programs 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars What to Expect As Senior Materials Manager, you will be playing a critical role in construction of novel battery chemical plant(s) near Corpus Christi, TX. You will lead the development and optimization of a robust materials management program. You will build and lead a high-performing team, establish streamlined workflows and drive continuous improvements to minimize waste, reduce costs, and support project timelines. What You'll Do Program development: curate and implement a comprehensive materials management program and manage iterations and improvements with cross functional teams Recruit, hire, and build a materials management team, including roles such as coordinators, inspectors, and logistics specialist. Foster a collaborative environment and lead by example to ensure team alignment with organizational goals Workflow establishment and Optimization Performance monitoring and improvements: Identify and track key metrics (inventory accuracy, turnaround times, cost savings) and refine workflows based on data analysis. Proactively address edge cases like supply chain disruptions and building contingency plan Compliance and Safety. Ensure all processes adhere to industry regulations, safety standards and environmental guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate materials management to broader operations and cost systems What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent experience 10+ years of relevant industry experience (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants, refineries) Previous experience on $250M+ projects Managing 5+ senior-level direct reports Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals. Proficiency in PowerBI or other data analytic software considered an asset Compensation and Benefits 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 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.