Assistant Manager Learning & Development

Sobha Furniture; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer in Dubai is seeking a qualified Training Coordinator to manage training needs analysis and deliver training programs. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in training within a manufacturing environment, a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, HR, or Business Administration, and strong communication skills in English and Hindi. This role involves developing employee training plans, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various teams to enhance skills and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in training and development within a manufacturing environment.
• Overall experience of minimum 8 years.
• Proven experience in training needs analysis, training delivery, content development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed training needs assessments for factory employees.
• Develop and execute the annual training plan covering all employee levels.
• Design and deliver both technical and soft skill training programs.
• Measure training effectiveness through pre- and post-training assessments.

Skills

Strong command of English

Strong command of Hindi

Malayalam knowledge is desirable

Excellent facilitation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Self-driven and organised

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with Learning Management Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in HR

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

• Conduct detailed training needs assessments for factory employees and staff in coordination with Production, other respective departments and HR teams.
• Identify technical, behavioral, and compliance training requirements based on business priorities.
• Translate operational and organizational goals into structured learning interventions.

2. Training Design & Implementation

• Develop and execute the annual training plan covering all employee levels- workmen, supervisors, and staff.
• Design, organize, and deliver both technical and soft skill training programs.
• Conduct Train-the-Trainer (TTT) programs to strengthen internal training capabilities.
• Collaborate with external training partners as required.

3. Coordination & Talent Development

• Partner with Production for operational and skill enhancement training.
• Work with HR for talent management, role transition, and career development programs.
• Support onboarding and induction programs for new employees.

4. Evaluation & ROI

• Measure training effectiveness through pre- and post-training assessments.
• Conduct ROI analysis of major programs and prepare periodic reports for management.
• Continuously improve training content based on feedback and performance data.

5. Induction & Onboarding

• Own and manage the end-to-end induction program for all new joiners.
• Design and continuously improve structured induction modules covering organizational orientation, safety, quality, functional familiarization etc.
• Coordinate with HR, Production, and Department Heads to ensure timely and effective completion of induction programs.
• Ensure new employees are adequately inducted into systems, processes, safety standards, and role expectations to enable faster productivity.

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain all training records, attendance, evaluation results, and feedback reports.
• Support internal audits and ensure compliance with ISO / QMS standards for training.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering / HR / Business Administration (Masters preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in training and development within a manufacturing environment and an overall experience of minimum 8 years.
• Proven experience in TNA, training delivery, content development etc
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workforce skill requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Language Skills: Strong command of English and Hindi; Malayalam knowledge is desirable.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-driven and well-organised; capable of working independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).