Senior Manager, G1 Training and Onboarding

T1 Energy • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

T1 Energy is looking to hire a Senior Training & Onboarding Manager to lead the development and execution of world-class training programs at our 5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas. This is a high-impact role at the heart of our operations, you'll build the systems, content, and culture that get people up to speed fast and keep them performing at their best. Solar or advanced manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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).
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.

Nice To Haves

• Solar or advanced manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with module assembly processes, lamination, stringing, or related equipment is a significant plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred given our workforce demographics.

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 we grow headcount.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior