Technical Program Manager, Planning, Cell Manufacturing

What To Expect
Tesla’s 4680 team’s goal is to change the cell manufacturing industry by making the most energy dense and cost-effective battery cells in the most cutting edge, compact and energy efficient factories in the world. Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to support our capacity expansion project planning globally. The TPM will be responsible for developing and maintaining our 4680 global capacity plan (near term and long team), which will be used for critical strategic planning decisions.

The ideal candidate will have production planning experience and experience launching factories across different locations at rapid speed. The individual will possess the ability to deep dive into and critique manufacturing plan assumptions (yield, speed, availability, etc.) and help draw useful conclusions to drive company planning decisions.

What You'll Do

Global strategic planning coordination (material supply vs. cell build plans vs. vehicle demand)

Measure and closely track production throughput and yield projections vs. actual performance (build attainment, yields and availability attainment), compare site to site and report out

Respond to unanticipated changes and look for solutions – e.g. production shortfall vs. schedule or material shortages, sharing material / product site to site

Sync with local production planners regularly to check site performance and identify / escalate any production risks to global leadership team

Drive workflow from site build plan changes to downstream consumer and upstream supplier communication

Determine resource needs - people, capital, equipment - determine and track deliverables, identify risks and drive mitigations across all stages of the project

Develop and manage project budget, track and control costs, determine and mitigate risks to costs, timelines and project scope

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering OR equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

Experience in manufacturing, finance, supply chain management or related field

Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with strong follow through

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership

Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others

Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills

Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively

Benefits
Compensation and 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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