What to Expect

Our Tesla Manufacturing Fremont site is seeking a motivated and energetic Training Supervisor dedicated to leading a team of training instructors. This team will be responsible for training new hires (technicians) and maintenance technicians across cross-functional teams.

The Training Supervisor will collaborate with the Training Manager, Training Content Lead, business stakeholders, and instructional designers to create world-class training programs. These programs will support the transition to renewable energy by conducting Vehicle, Maintenance, and Robotics classes.

This role will oversee the Training Instructor team, which directly supports training on various lines in the factory during their shifts. The ideal candidate must be highly driven, organized, and passionate about developing people. You will be expected to challenge and be challenged, to create, and to innovate. This position requires a genuine passion for producing the best vehicles in the world.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and lead training staff. Supervise and develop the training team to ensure effective onboarding and high-quality training delivery
• Develop and monitor training schedules. Create, manage, and communicate training schedules to expand reach and enhance audience engagement
• Optimize training resources and capacity plan and ensure efficient use of instructors, classrooms, and labs, aligning with organizational goals
• Collaborate on curriculum and training development. Work with stakeholders and curriculum developers to design interactive training programs for new hires
• Drive data-driven training improvements. Analyze course attendance and feedback to refine training processes and enhance efficiency
• Align training with business priorities. Partner with leadership and recruiting to address workforce needs, ensuring training aligns with KPIs
• Establish and maintain procedures for training operations, promote continuous improvement, and incorporate diverse learning methods for a superior training experience. Collaborate with training operations leadership and business leadership to excel in value creation

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels
• Proven leadership experience in coaching and guiding teams, fostering growth and capacity expansion
• Commitment to servant leadership principles, promoting accountability and a collaborative culture
• Proficiency in technology and tools. Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus
• Training expertise and methodologies. Experience delivering classroom and online training, with knowledge of adult learning principles or related educational background
• Familiarity with continuous improvement cultures and methodologies to enhance training effectiveness
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail and demonstrated problem-solving expertise

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

Expected Compensation

$80,000 – $120,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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