Learning And Development Leader

Location:Kolkata

Department:

Human Resources / Learning & Development (L&D)

Reporting to:

Head HR / Chief People Officer / Plant Head

Job Summary:

Training Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Training Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement an annual training calendar aligned with business, production, and compliance objectives.
• Identify training needs through TNA (Training Needs Analysis), skill gap analysis, and performance evaluations.

2. Technical & Functional Training

• Design and coordinate technical training modules on:
• Rolling mills, reheating furnaces, TMT processes, continuous casting, etc.
• Maintenance (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation)
• Quality assurance and process control
• Collaborate with department heads, engineers, and external experts for domain-specific programs.

3. Statutory & Safety Training

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental training under Factory Act, ISO, OSHA, etc.
• Conduct induction and safety training for new recruits, contract labor, and existing workforce.
• Coordinate Fire Safety, First Aid, PPE usage, and Emergency Response Drills.

4. Soft Skills & Behavioral Development

• Implement programs on communication, teamwork, leadership, time management, and shop floor discipline.
• Groom future supervisors and shift in-charges through supervisory development programs.

5. Training Delivery & Measurement

• Deliver in-house training or coordinate with external training agencies, consultants, and institutes.
• Develop evaluation frameworks (Kirkpatrick Model or similar) to measure training effectiveness and ROI.
• Maintain training MIS, dashboards, and statutory records for audits and inspections.

6. Digital Learning & Innovation

• Promote e-learning platforms, LMS (Learning Management Systems), microlearning, and mobile learning solutions.
• Introduce simulations, case studies, and interactive content for technical upskilling.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Graduation in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Metallurgy preferred) or HR or Any Degree
• MBA in HR / L&D or Diploma in Training & Development (ISTD certified – preferred)

Experience:

• 15-30 years in Learning & Development / Training roles, preferably in

  manufacturing/steel/metals/mining

  industries.

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of plant operations, safety, and technical workflows
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills (in English, Hindi, and regional languages if applicable)
• Familiarity with modern learning tools and digital platforms
• Stakeholder management and coordination with operations, maintenance, and HR

Desirable:

• Exposure to Six Sigma, TPM, Lean Manufacturing concepts in training content
• Experience in working with NSDC/Skill India/Apprenticeship Programs

Employment Type:

Full-Time | On-Site with travel to multiple plants

Why This Role Matters:

The Training Manager will be a key enabler of operational excellence and workforce capability development in a highly competitive and safety-sensitive industry. By embedding a strong learning culture, this role directly impacts productivity, safety, and employee engagement.