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Materials Manager, Infrastructure Programs

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Robstown
Mar 13, 2026
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 PowerBI 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