Supply Operation Manager

What To Expect

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Operations Manager/ Program Manager in Fremont, CA to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of direct supply chain components and parts. These could include specific parts related to All Tesla products, to the successful running of the organization. This role will report to our Supply Chain Manager and in parallel be an active sourcing resource supporting our various engineering groups within Tesla.

• Program Management:
  Lead cross‑functional teams to manage project timelines including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, and other program management tools related to on‑time delivery of supplier parts against program timing.
• Evaluate supplier performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews.
• Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing meets Best‑In‑Class expectations, while meeting supplier industrialization standards of Best‑In‑Class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad‑hoc price negotiations.
• Communicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams as well as develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Participate in design reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with cross‑functional teams and suppliers.
• Understand technical drawings and specifications as well as basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance for the commodity space.

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management associated to plastics is preferred.
• Technical and commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes on plastic injection molding (preferred).
• Proficient knowledge of technical requirements, design of the product, and ability to influence cross‑functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

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 with $0 payroll deduction;
Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits;
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for $0 paycheck contribution;
Company‑paid Health Savings Account contributions when enrolled in a high‑deductible 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 and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period);
Employee Assistance Program;
Sick and vacation time (flex time for salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions), and paid holidays;
Backup childcare and parenting support resources;
Voluntary benefits including 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.

$84,000 – $156,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.