Sr. Manager - Technical Training

Job description

**Recruitment Manager Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/mohaneswarareddy** **Role & responsibilities** - Develop/Plan and implement technical training strategy for shopfloor employees. - Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) through skill gap assessments, competency mapping, audits and business requirements. - Design and deploy training programs covering Forging, Machining, Heat Treatment, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and Automation. - Develop and maintain skill matrix, competency frameworks and certification standards for operators, technicians and supervisors/LIC/MIC/SIC. - Drive multi skilling, cross skilling, and up skilling initiatives to improve workforce flexibility and productivity. - Establish operator certification and re-certification processes to ensure capability enhancement and compliance. - Develop internal trainers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across plants. - Coordinate with Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering and EHS teams to address capability gaps. - Support new product development and technology deployments through targeted training interventions. - Ensure compliance with customer, statutory, safety, IATF, ISO and other regulatory training requirements. - Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, productivity improvements, quality metrics and competency evaluations. - Manage training records, MIS reports and training governance reviews. - Benchmark industry best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives in technical learning and workforce development. **Technical Skills Required** - Strong knowledge of Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Competency Mapping, Skill Matrix Management and Technical Training Programs. - Proficient in MS Office, SAP/LMS, MIS reporting and familiar with manufacturing processes, Lean, TPM and Quality Systems. **Job purpose & role** - Lead the technical capability building agenda for shopfloor employees by establishing structured learning systems, competency frameworks and certification programs. - Enhance employee skills, operational excellence, quality performance, safety culture and productivity through effective technical training interventions. - Build a future ready manufacturing workforce capable of supporting business growth, technological advancement and customer expectations. **Preferred candidate profile** Min. 10-15 years of relevant experience in Technical Training at Automotive, Forging, Engineering or Manufacturing industries.