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Basic Job Functions: The Workforce Development Team Lead is responsible for leading the implementation of workforce training and development for Production Operations and Maintenance as part of our mission is continuing to build and sustain a culture of learning with our associates. Functions will include skill assessments, career planning, creation of training content, onboarding new associates, the coordination of training (a majority of which are on-the-job, or classroom based) and collaborate with supervision to on associate's development tracking. A Team Lead is expected to contribute directly to the development and delivery of training while also managing direct reports (office associates and crew positions). Leadership in cross functional collaboration is necessary to deliver training programs in all aspects of work (safety, quality, technical, problem solving, and leadership). The position also involves working with external partners (in business, government, community, and education) to stay abreast of latest workforce and training trends in order to ensure the best available resources and methods are utilized to develop First Solar Associates toward a successful career at First Solar. This is an on-site (not remote) position and may require travel within the US. Education/Experience: 5 years working with or within a manufacturing environment. 5 years leading teams (direct or indirect reporting) 5 years in teaching or workforce development with experience in at least one of the following: On-the-Job Training Methods Developing Training Material (multi-media forms) Educational or Workforce development programs Community engagement initiatives for developing people. Bachelor Degree in a Technical Discipline, HR organizational development, or educational degree in a STEM field. Required Skills/Competencies: Dependable Passion for learning and helping others grow through a learning organization. Must be able to build cross functional relationship and at all levels of the organization (production associates to management). Possess leadership skills to lead teams and manage projects, exercising judgment and discretion in problem solving to deliver on commitments. Demonstrated ability to engage people in networking and facilitating group activities. Excellent training facilitation skills. Strong organizational skills with focus on detail and thoroughness in tracking and reporting Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills (in 1:1 and group settings). Good skills in facilitation of group learning, leading through others, and 1:1 coaching. Innovative and creative with an eye for high quality work product appropriate for teaching Teach other skills necessary to improve their contribution to the workforce development program. Competent in Microsoft tools (word, excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint file management, basic picture & video editing. Essential Responsibilities: Collaboration with Workforce Development Manager and other cross functional associates in networking with external partners (business, government, community, and education) to assess industry trends and benchmarks for recruitment, training, career pathways, and retention. Lead recruitment activities with high schools, community colleges, STEM centers and community partners helping people learn about manufacturing and ultimately find employment. Draw upon one's expertise and experiences to provide insight and guidance in refining the workforce development strategy and plans to ensure the best available resources and methods are utilized to attract and develop associates toward a successful career at First Solar. Lead multi-disciplinary internal and external teams to develop, deliver, and maintain training solutions. The majority will be internally developed content for on-the-job training. A Team Lead is ex