Supply Operation Manager
Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, CA, United States
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.
What You'll Do
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 met 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 team and supplier
Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance for their commodity space
What You'll Bring
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 be able 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
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
Expected Compensation
$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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
What You'll Do
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 met 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 team and supplier
Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance for their commodity space
What You'll Bring
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 be able 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
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
Expected Compensation
$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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr