Assistant Manager Learning & Development

Role & responsibilities

1. Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

• Conduct detailed training needs assessments for factory employees and staff in coordination with Production, other respective departments and HR teams.
• Identify technical, behavioral, and compliance training requirements based on business priorities.
• Translate operational and organizational goals into structured learning interventions.

2. Training Design & Implementation

• Develop and execute the annual training plan covering all employee levels- workmen, supervisors, and staff.
• Design, organize, and deliver both technical and soft skill training programs.
• Conduct Train-the-Trainer (TTT) programs to strengthen internal training capabilities.
• Collaborate with external training partners as required.

3. Coordination & Talent Development

• Partner with Production for operational and skill enhancement training.
• Work with HR for talent management, role transition, and career development programs.
• Support onboarding and induction programs for new employees.

4. Evaluation & ROI

• Measure training effectiveness through pre- and post-training assessments.
• Conduct ROI analysis of major programs and prepare periodic reports for management.
• Continuously improve training content based on feedback and performance data.

5. Induction & Onboarding

• Own and manage the end-to-end induction program for all new joiners.
• Design and continuously improve structured induction modules covering organizational orientation, safety, quality, functional familiarization etc.
• Coordinate with HR, Production, and Department Heads to ensure timely and effective completion of induction programs.
• Ensure new employees are adequately inducted into systems, processes, safety standards, and role expectations to enable faster productivity.

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain all training records, attendance, evaluation results, and feedback reports.
• Support internal audits and ensure compliance with ISO / QMS standards for training.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering / HR / Business Administration (Masters preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in training and development within a manufacturing environment and an overall experience of minimum 8 years.
• Proven experience in TNA, training delivery, content development etc
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workforce skill requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong command of English and Hindi;
  Malayalam knowledge is desirable.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-driven and well-organised; capable of working independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).