Tesla · 1 day ago
Sr. Project Manager, Production Control, Megafactory
Brookshire, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is seeking a highly analytical and technically driven Project Manager to own indirect materials planning, factory Opex governance, and equipment lifecycle management for Production Control operations. This role drives cost optimization, asset performance, and cross-functional execution across Engineering, Global Supply Management, Logistics, and Operations.
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Responsibilities
Own factory Opex tracking, forecasting, and variance management; develop dashboards to monitor budget adherence. Lead quarterly Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) across indirect spend and equipment leasing categories
Manage one-time purchase requests, validate demand, and ensure compliance with approval workflows. Analyze spend, utilization, and performance data to identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities
Conduct Buy vs. Lease and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses for industrial and automated equipment. Own end-to-end lifecycle management of equipment including forklifts, electric fleets, AGVs/AMRs, and recycling systems
Track equipment KPIs such as uptime, downtime, utilization, energy/fuel consumption, and productivity. Lead vendor onboarding, contract readiness, SLA enforcement, and performance audits
Plan and support charging and fueling infrastructure for electric and propane equipment. Own asset traceability through telematics, CMMS, WMS, and compliance audits
Drive spare parts strategy, inventory planning, and min-max replenishment logic. Conduct RCA and CAPA for equipment failures and reliability issues
Support tooling, consumables, vending machines, and system-driven operational improvements. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Logistics, NPI, and GSM to deliver scalable solutions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, equipment reliability, and vendor performance
Qualification
Required
Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, equipment management, procurement, or cost analysis
Strong proficiency in Excel, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI / Tableau)
Experience with BPOs, purchasing systems, and approval workflows
Working knowledge of WMS, telematics, and asset management platforms
Technical understanding of industrial equipment (forklifts, AGVs/AMRs, balers, automation systems)
Familiarity with charging/fueling infrastructure and safety standards (OSHA, NFPA, DOT)
Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional communication skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with minimal oversight in fast-paced environments
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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