Training Coordinator, Cell Manufacturing

What to Expect

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.

• 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.
• Document 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
• Deliver other required training, as assigned.
• Review and update department program documentation and production Manufacturing Instructions, as assigned.
• Determine appropriate training method for Manufacturing Instructions updates.
• Present key items related to onboarding and continuous training
• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in performance of daily activities.

• 3 years of production operations experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• 1 years of experience in a hands-on training role (Lead, Supervisor, Trainer).
• Excellent communication skills, including:
• Creation and delivery of effective training in both written and oral formats
• Conveying technical product/process information.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of management
• Comfortable speaking in front of large audiences.
• Understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, or education.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize in a highly dynamic production environment.
• Open collaborative style: the ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction.
• Curiosity to understand the strategic priorities of Tesla:
• How learning and development can best address skill and knowledge gaps in the workforce.
• How training systems support the company’s mission.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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.

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.

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