What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager, Packaging Engineering position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
| Job Category | Supply Chain |
|---|---|
| Location | AUSTIN, Texas |
| Req. ID | 189745 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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The Semi and Service team is looking for a Technical Project Manager to support ongoing projects in sustaining and new launch activities. You will work with the packaging engineering, planning, manufacturing and other material flow stakeholders in other organizations to identify key process and systems improvements required for scalability and efficiency. You will be a thought leader in developing solutions as well as managing the project execution. This requires you to acquire deep subject matter knowledge about the Material Planning process, Packaging systems and KPIs. It is essential that you can think strategically, connecting the dots in the bigger picture, as well as being comfortable in the details of the deliverables. The role is expected to simultaneously handle multiple data compliance projects of department-level scale and global reach.
- Identify data, process gaps and areas for optimization and automation
- Gather and define business requirements for packaging function
- Work with business stakeholders and Application Engineering to develop elegant, efficient solutions
- Own all system requirements, and participate in the software development process from design to user acceptance testing
- Define key performance indicators to track process operational performance and apply data mining, analysis and visualization for KPI reporting
- Drive problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives to improve packaging workflows and supply chain operations processes
- Support management with dashboards, KPIs and ad-hoc analyses
- Master's degree in science or engineering or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
- Working knowledge of material flow, supply chain, purchasing and transportation management systems
- Experience in managing software development projects, in a business or technical role
- Structured, data-driven and quantitative problem solving approach
- Proven ability to set expectations, manage to deadlines and hold individuals and teams accountable to critical milestones
- Ability to drive strategic discussions and convert strategy to action
- Experience with process improvement toolkits (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.) (Preferred)
- Experience with Agile methodology for product development.
- SAP or Oracle ERP knowledge, paired with ability to apply it to custom built systems (Preferred)
- SQL, Programming (R, Python) and Tableau skills (Preferred)
- 2-5 years' work experience in packaging function, material planning, supply chain, manufacturing, or business operations (Preferred)
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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