Senior Manager, G1 Training and Onboarding

About T1 Energy

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low‑cost energy. Our fully operational 5 GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. We are focused on building advanced American manufacturing and are passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and continuously improve onboarding and training programs for production‑floor operators, technicians, and new manufacturing hires across all shifts.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, and HSE teams to identify training gaps and develop role‑specific competency frameworks tied to production quality and safety standards.
• Develop and manage a train‑the‑trainer program to scale learning capacity across the facility as headcount grows.
• Create and maintain standard‑work documentation, SOPs, visual aids, and e‑learning content for solar module assembly processes, equipment operation, and quality‑control procedures.
• Track training completion, certification status, and time‑to‑proficiency metrics; report on program effectiveness and continuously iterate based on data and feedback.
• Lead new‑employee orientation and ensure a smooth, consistent onboarding experience that reflects T1 Energy’s culture and operational expectations from day one.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), assign training curricula, and maintain accurate employee training records to support audit and compliance readiness.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing training, workforce development, or L&D, with at least 3 years in a senior or management‑level role.
• Proven track record building or scaling training programs in a high‑volume, fast‑paced production environment (automotive, semiconductor, solar, electronics, or similar industries).
• Solar manufacturing experience is strongly preferred; familiarity with module assembly processes, lamination, stringing, or related equipment is a significant plus.
• Experience designing adult‑learning programs using instructional design best practices (ADDIE, SAM, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and e‑learning authoring tools (e.g., Workday Learning, Cornerstone, Articulate 360, or similar).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred given our workforce demographics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent hands‑on experience.

Culture

The T1 Way: We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We have a no‑jerks policy—we don’t tolerate big egos, bad behavior, or a “that’s not my job” attitude. Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you’ll fit right in.