Operational Lead, Collision Tools & Equipment

What to Expect

The Operational Lead, Collision Tools & Equipment role helps keep our collision network running smoothly by managing key projects and making sure teams stay aligned. You’ll work closely with engineering, IT, operations, and suppliers to keep timelines on track, maintain clean BOMs, and surface the data that helps the team make smart decisions. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, adaptable, and excited to support tools and equipment rollout across a fast‑moving and dynamic environment.

• Own and maintain BOMs with accurate versions, cost visibility, and alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, and key partners.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for major initiatives, including suppliers, shop launches, IT enhancements, tooling development, and new vehicle programs.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end cross‑functional execution across technical teams, operations, IT, and suppliers with clear scope, aligned schedules, and structured plans.
• Lead project reporting with an organized, current view of statuses, milestones, risks, accomplishments, and deliverables sourced from engineers and specialists.
• Analyze project and operational data to surface trends, build business cases, drive prioritization, and assess program health.
• Communicate plans, KPIs, and progress, including schedule variance, cost impacts, supplier performance, and other assigned updates.
• Lead effort to identify, analyze, improve existing business processes, or create new ones within the department to meet new goals and objectives.

• 2–5+ years of work experience in project management, operations, engineering, or a field that requires strong problem‑solving, flexibility, and relationship‑building skills. PMP or equivalent certification is a huge plus.
• Strong communication skills, high proficiency in written and spoken English, and the ability to quickly learn and utilize computer applications.
• Demonstrate strong professionalism through sound judgment, ownership, confidentiality, and a proactive willingness to learn.
• Dependable, adaptable, and capable of supporting operational needs across diverse environments.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally to support program needs.
• Meets all required standards, including being 18+ and able to obtain Tesla forklift certification as needed.

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions when enrolled in a 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 (flexible for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly positions), and paid holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits: 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

Expected Compensation: $88,000 – $162,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.