Learning And Development Officer

Job Title: Learning & Development Officer

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Head / Plant Head

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1. Training Needs Analysis (TNA):

• Conduct skill gap analysis across departments (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Foundry, Machine Shop, etc.).
• Identify technical and behavioural training needs in alignment with business goals.

2. Training Design & Implementation:

• Develop annual training calendar for workers, staff, and management.
• Design training modules for shop-floor operations, safety, quality systems, preventive maintenance, and productivity improvement.
• Coordinate external training programs (e.g., ISO/TS, Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Safety).

3. Execution & Coordination:

• Arrange internal/external trainers, ensure venue, logistics, and training materials are prepared.
• Maintain training attendance, feedback forms, and effectiveness reports.

4. Compliance & Certifications:

• Ensure statutory trainings (Fire Safety, First Aid, Environment, PPE usage, etc.) are conducted.
• Track certifications for operators, welders, maintenance engineers, and other skilled staff.

5. Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Measure training effectiveness through KPIs (productivity, rejection %, rework, safety incidents, etc.).
• Submit monthly/quarterly L&D reports to management.

6. Employee Development:

• Drive initiatives for career progression and multi-skilling.
• Support management in succession planning and leadership development.

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Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (foundry, machining, assembly, maintenance).
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO, IATF, Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Safety standards).
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple training programs simultaneously.
• Analytical skills to evaluate ROI of training.
• Strong coordination & vendor management skills.

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Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate / Post Graduate (Preferred: HR, Training & Development, Industrial Psychology, or related field).
• Certification in L&D / Training / HRD will be an added advantage.
• 35 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development within a manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience in technical training coordination for operators and engineers.