Training & Development Manager

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Foundry Manufacturing Industry

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual Training & Development plan based on organizational and departmental requirements.
• Identify Training Needs (TNI/TNA) based on competency gaps, performance, KRA and skill requirements.
• Develop and maintain skill matrix and competency matrices for employees, operators and technicians.
• Design training programs for new employees, existing employees, contract workers and temporary workers.
• Develop skill-based training modules for Foundry operations such as:
  • Melting & Furnace Operations
  • Moulding
  • Core Shop
  • Sand Plant
  • Fettling & Shot Blasting
  • Quality & Laboratory
  • Maintenance
  • Crane & Material Handling
  • Gatecutting/Patternshop
  • Safety and Emergency Response
• Establish and monitor OJT, classroom and practical training programs.
• Develop training materials, SOP-based training modules, work instructions and evaluation questionnaires.
• Conduct skill-level assessments and competency evaluations for employees.
• Monitor effectiveness of training through post-training evaluation, skill improvement and workplace performance.
• Maintain complete training records, attendance, assessment results and competency certification.
• Develop and implement L1/L2/L3/L4 skill certification systems as applicable.
• Coordinate with HODs and Section In-Charges to identify critical skill gaps and improvement areas.
• Promote Kaizen, suggestion schemes, cross-functional learning and continuous improvement.
• Monitor training KPIs and prepare monthly / quarterly Training MIS reports.
• Support new employee induction and job-specific orientation programs.
• Ensure training compliance related to quality, safety, environment and customer requirements.
• Support internal / customer audits related to competency and training records.
• Develop internal trainers through a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) program.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Training Need Identification, Competency Development and Skill Matrix Management.
• Experience in shop-floor training and operator skill development.
• Good understanding of foundry manufacturing processes will be preferred.
• Knowledge of KRA, KPI, competency assessment and performance management.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, leadership and people-management skills.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, Quality and Safety systems will be an advantage.

Key Performance Areas

Preferred Candidate