Sr. Manager - Technical Training

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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.