Training and Development Head

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** To develop, implement, and continuously improve the organization's Learning & Development strategy by enhancing technical, behavioral, leadership, quality, safety, and compliance capabilities, thereby supporting business growth, operational excellence, productivity, and employee engagement. **1. Learning & Development Strategy** - Develop the annual Learning & Development strategy aligned with business objectives. - Prepare Annual Training Calendar for all business functions. - Identify competency gaps across all levels. - Establish capability-building roadmaps. - Develop future talent pipeline through structured learning programs. - Drive a culture of continuous learning. **2. Training Need Identification (TNI/TNA)** - Conduct annual Training Need Analysis (TNA). - Identify departmental competency gaps. - Work with Functional Heads to prepare training plans. - Prioritize mandatory, technical, behavioral, and leadership trainings. - Review skill matrices across departments. **3. Technical Training** Coordinate technical learning programs with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and external trainers. **4. Functional Training** Design training programs for internal stake holders - Quality - SCM - Purchase - Planning - Production - Engineering - Finance - HR - Sales - Projects - Program Management - IT - Customer Support **5. Behavioural Training** Develop programs on: - Communication Skills - Business Etiquette - Team Building - Conflict Management - Problem Solving - Decision Making - Time Management - Presentation Skills - Emotional Intelligence - Customer Focus - Ownership - Accountability - Innovation **6. Leadership Development** Design structured leadership programs for: - Team Leaders - Supervisors - Engineers - Assistant Managers - Managers - Senior Managers - Functional Heads Programs may include: - Coaching - Mentoring - People Management - Strategic Thinking - Business Finance - Performance Management - Change Management - Succession Planning **7. Induction & Onboarding** Develop comprehensive induction programs for: - New Joiners - Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) - Diploma Engineer Trainees (DETs) - Apprentices - Interns - Lateral Employees **8. Quality & Compliance Training** Ensure mandatory training compliance for certification trainings Support internal and external audits. **9. Competency Management** Develop and maintain: - Competency Framework - Skill Matrix - Technical Certification Matrix - Multi-Skilling Programs - Cross Functional Training Matrix - Critical Skill Identification **10. Learning Management System (LMS)** - Implement and administer LMS. - Track training completion. - Upload e-learning modules. - Generate dashboards. - Maintain employee learning records. - Drive digital learning adoption. **11. Knowledge Management** - Develop SOP learning modules. - Capture best practices. - Maintain knowledge repository. - Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions. - Create learning videos and digital content. **12. Employee Development** Drive programs for: - Individual Development Plans (IDP) - Career Development - Internal Job Rotation - Cross Functional Learning - Succession Development - Future Leaders Program **13. Campus Learning** Develop structured programs for: - Graduate Engineer Trainees - Diploma Trainees - Apprentices - Campus Hires Coordinate assessments and certification. **14. Vendor Management** - Identify external training partners. - Evaluate trainers. - Negotiate commercial terms. - Monitor training quality. - Manage annual training budget. **15. Budget Management** - Prepare annual L&D budget. - Monitor utilization. - Optimize training cost. - Measure ROI. **16. Training Effectiveness** Measure effectiveness using: - Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model - Training Feedback - Assessment Scores - Productivity Improvement - Quality Improvement - Skill Certification - Supervisor Feedback - Business Impact **17. Employee Engagement Through Learning** Conduct: - Learning Week - Knowledge Sharing Sessions - Technical Symposiums - Innovation Challenges - Best Trainer Awards - Internal Faculty Development Programs **18. Continuous Improvement** Drive learning initiatives supporting: - Lean Manufacturing - TPM - Kaizen - Operational Excellence - Cost Reduction - Productivity Improvement - Digital Transformation - ESG Awareness - AI Adoption in Manufacturing **Preferred candidate profile** **Technical Competencies** - Learning & Development Strategy - Adult Learning Principles - Instructional Design - Competency Mapping - Training Needs Analysis (TNA) - Learning Management Systems (LMS) - ISO/IATF/AS9100/ISO 13485 Awareness - Lean Manufacturing - Six Sigma - Kaizen - TPM - Manufacturing Processes - IPC Standards - EHS and Statutory Training - Data Analytics and Training Metrics **Behavioral Competencies** - Leadership - Strategic Thinking - Coaching & Mentoring - Communication & Presentation - Stakeholder Management - Influencing Skills - Change Management - Problem Solving - Innovation - Collaboration - Planning & Organizing - Decision Making - Business Acumen