Training Manager, Energy, Solar Manufacturing

About the role

• Training Manager, Energy, Solar Manufacturing | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Brookshire, Texas | Req ID: 284911 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a Training Manager - Energy to support Tesla Energy manufacturing operations at a massive 100 GW scale. This role is core to the leadership team of Learning & Organizational Development department. We are seeking an experienced Training and Organizational Development Manager to build and manage comprehensive training programs at our upcoming solar manufacturing facility.

In this launch role, you will help establish the training organization, standards, and timelines pre-SOP while partnering with Operations and Engineering ahead of production start. You will manage a multidisciplinary team who facilitate Onboarding, Leadership Development, and Partner with Content Development, Learning System teams. Direct reports will include Sr. Learning Specialists and Training Coordinators.

The ideal candidate is driven, organized, and confident, with a proven track record of delivering training programs in fast-paced manufacturing environments and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

This role will support Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to building a world of amazing abundance. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Learning and Organizational Development and be a key driver of best-in-class learning solutions.

What You'll Do

• Build, lead, and scale the facilitation and training delivery team, including onboarding, management and leadership development
• Collaborate with management to assess organizational training needs, identify skill gaps, and establish prioritized development plans aligned with business objectives
• Facilitate engaging, experiential onboarding and leadership courses as needed
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Operations leadership to align training priorities with production goals and ensure seamless implementation of training solutions

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Management, Education or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
• Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Must have hands-on experience delivering classroom and on-the-job training
• Strong foundation in L&D principles, instructional design, and fundamental understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) administration. Demonstrated familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) applied to training and organizational development
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Capable of inspiring trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills with partners and employees at all levels of the company
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; demonstrated accountability, personal leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, with increased frequency during pre-ramp phases. And must be able to relocate

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)