Adult Learning, Assembly Line, Childcare, Communication Skills, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Establish Priorities, Health Plan, Instructional Design, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Office Equipment, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Orthodontics, Payroll Tax, Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Stock Purchase Plans, Team Player, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
Tesla is seeking an experienced Training Coordinator to join the Cell Manufacturing team at Gigafactory Texas.
In this role, you will develop a world-class manufacturing training program from the ground up, leveraging expertise in production operations, adult learning principles, and process optimization to drive operational excellence. This position requires a passion for personal development through training, exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills, and a professional motivational demeanor. A strong sense of ownership and accountability is essential.
As part of the Learning & Development team, you will assist the production team by conducting hands-on training in controlled environments, keeping precise records, prioritizing safety, and promoting a structured and focused learning atmosphere. You will create and maintain documentation such as lesson plans, instructor guides, and visuals to support the structured manufacturing training program.
Facilitate new hire production associates through all phases of the training program, including extended onboarding, documenting attendance, and evaluating assessments or feedback. Deliver instructor-led training sessions both in-person and virtually. Certify production line personnel as tool operators and as on-the-job trainers. Provide on-shift training support for Cell Manufacturing personnel and line leadership as required.
Benchmark actual workstation production sequences and conditions against current job-task lists and training materials, and solicit document and disposition feedback from production line leadership. Review and update department program documentation and manufacturing instructions, determining appropriate training methods for updates.
Requirements:
3 years of production operations experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
1 year of experience in a hands-on training role, such as lead supervisor or trainer
Experience in creating and delivering effective training in both written and oral formats
Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of management and comfort speaking in front of large audiences
Understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, or education
Capability to work in a team environment and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction
Proficiency in MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Physical Demands:
Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing factory, general office environments, production areas, and continuously ascend/descend stairs
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs
Must be able to remain in production shops ~70% of shift while in required Personal Protective Equipment
Benefits:
Along with competitive pay as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans with 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 Accounts (HSA) Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401k with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance with a 90-day waiting period
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time
Flex time for salary positions
Accrued hours for Hourly 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