Materials Manager, Infrastructure Programs

What To Expect

As Senior Materials Manager, you will play a critical role in the construction of novel battery chemical plant(s) near Corpus Christi, TX. You will lead the development and optimization of a robust materials management program, build and lead a high‑performing team, establish streamlined workflows, and drive continuous improvements to minimize waste, reduce costs, and support project timelines.

• 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 coordinators, inspectors, and logistics specialists, fostering a collaborative environment and leading by example to ensure team alignment with organizational goals.
• Establish and optimize workflows.
• Monitor performance and identify key metrics (inventory accuracy, turnaround times, cost savings) and refine workflows based on data analysis; proactively address edge cases such as supply‑chain disruptions and build contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance and safety: adhere to industry regulations, safety standards and environmental guidelines; collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate materials management with broader operations and cost systems.

• 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.
• Experience 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 Power BI or other data analytic software (considered an asset).

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid 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: 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.