Training Coordinator, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla is looking for an individual experienced with training personnel on manufacturing best practices to contribute to the Cell Manufacturing team at Gigafactory Texas. As a Training Specialist, you will build a world-class manufacturing training program from the ground up. You will leverage your experience in production operations, adult learning principles, and process optimization to support operational excellence. Applicants will have a passion for, and understanding of, personal development through the training process. You must have outstanding communication, presentation, and organizational skills while demonstrating a positive, motivational, and professional appearance. A strong sense of ownership and accountability is expected. Instructors will provide support to students and fellow staff members, work in a lab setting providing hands-on instruction with safety in mind, keep accurate records of student achievement, and an ability to maintain discipline in a classroom setting. In this role, you will work within the Quality Systems organization supporting the development of the Production team.


Responsibilities

• Create and maintain documentation (lesson plans, instructor guides, visuals, etc.) to support the overall structured manufacturing training program
• Facilitate new hire Production Associates through all phases of the structured manufacturing training program, including extended onboarding as well as documenting attendance and evaluate assessments and/or feedback for all training activities
• Qualify production line personnel as On-the-Job trainers
• Provide on-shift training support for production associates and production line leadership, as required
• Benchmark actual workstation production sequence/conditions against current job-task list and training program materials
• Solicit, document, and disposition feedback from respective production line leadership
• Review and update department program documentation and production Manufacturing Instructions, as assigned and determine appropriate training method for Manufacturing Instructions updates

Requirements

• 3+ years of production operations experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• 1+ years of experience in a hands-on training role (Lead, Supervisor, Trainer)
• Creation and delivery of effective training in both written and oral formats
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of management and comfortable speaking in front of large audiences
• Understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, or education
• The ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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:

• 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