Sr. Project Manager, Production Control, Megafactory

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Brookshire
Jan 08, 2026
What to Expect Tesla 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. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and data analysis capability with hands-on equipment and systems knowledge to deliver scalable, cost-efficient factory operations. What You'll Do 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 What You'll Bring 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 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