Technical Project Manager, Packaging Engineering

What To ExpectFremont packaging engineering team is looking for a Technical Project Manager to support ongoing projects focused on driving factory efficiency and quality improvements through packaging improvements.. 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.What You'll Do- Collaborate with factor stakeholders such are production, material flow, operations and quality teams to develop backlog of packaging engineering projects- Manage packaging improvement requests and assign priorities- Manage assignment of projects to respective packaging engineers and drive on time completion of project through unlocking potential risks bottlenecks- Ensure project tracking compliance in JIRA and report risks to management and stakeholders- Identify data, process gaps and areas for optimization and automation- Drive problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives to improve packaging workflows and supply chain operations processes- Publish periodic and ad-hoc update reports regarding packaging improvement plans to factory leadership teams- Support management with dashboards, KPIs and ad-hoc analysesWhat You'll Bring- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, Engineering Management or relevant fields, or equivalent experience- Working knowledge of material flow, supply chain, purchasing and transportation management systems- 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 or exposure to quality function in automotive industry (Preferred)- Experience with process improvement toolkits (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.) (Preferred)- 2-5 years' work experience in packaging function, manufacturing, quality (preferred)BenefitsCompensation 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$88,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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