Training Coordinator, Cell Manufacturing

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.

• 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
• 3 plus years of production operations experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• A year or more 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 and proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Must have command of the English language both written and verbal

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 > 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)
• 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 (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
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program