Technical Project Manager, Supply Chain

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Fremont
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Tesla Motors is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable TPM to work in the Service Supply Chain (Distribution, Packaging & Logistics group). The ideal candidate will have experience in a warehousing environment, preferably involving work with medium to high-volume products. The TPM will work with highly visible stakeholders, both strategic and tactical, within the aspects of distribution, transportation & packaging development to support a robust quality organization and directly mitigate all risks to the value stream. This individual will need to be a problem-solver at their core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement. This position will require a person who can identify issues before they become a risk within distribution, transportation & packaging development processes, translate those into appropriate project plans for issue resolution, and execute successfully against those plans.What You'll Do

• Own quality data gathering, creating reports & reporting with various vendors; ensure data is measured meticulously and cost is attributed accurately - develop metrics to maintain accountability with supplier packaging & logistics partners.
• Manage packaging compliance from internal and external suppliers, distribution & returns, collaborating with the distribution support teams, packaging engineering, logistics, GSM & chargeback team.
• Drive & deliver packaging improvements based on quality data (internal, external suppliers, distribution & returns).
• Supply chain life cycle packaging requirement standardization from supplier to distribution to service for selected commodities.
• Develop & advocate logistics quality compliance standards, working with Service Logistics GSM, and Chargeback team.
• Support quality reliability & root cause analysis efforts using internal data reports collected from external and internal customers (including supplier site visits).What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, or any related field or equivalent experience. Technical degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Technology, and Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years related experience in quality assurance, or project management in a supply chain or manufacturing company.
  • Data-oriented with an Analytics background, proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, SQL.
  • Has some experience in QMS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA.
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills & can work independently.
  • Project Management experience balancing time across several projects, working cross-functionally with technical, operational, and supply chain teams.
  • Open-minded self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment, and to work independently, adapt, improvise, and problem-solve.Compensation and BenefitsAlong 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).
    • 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.Expected Compensation: $88,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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