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 Power

BI 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

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Materials Manager, Infrastructure Programs

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