APAC Training & Capability Senior Manager

Vanderlande; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics seeks a Senior Manager to build and lead capability, learning, and competency frameworks across APAC from Australia. The role partners with business and operational leaders to uplift workforce capability, drive performance, and support operational excellence in a global Toyota Industries Corporation business.

This position offers high autonomy, exposure to senior leaders, and the opportunity to shape regional capability from the ground up, influencing multiple

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading Learning & Development, Training, or Capability functions in complex operational environments such as logistics, automation, engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Experience designing capability frameworks, workforce development strategies, and competency-based programs.
• Strong understanding of competency assurance, assessment, verification, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change across diverse business environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the APAC training and capability strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and workforce requirements.
• Design and implement capability frameworks, competency models, and development pathways across the region.
• Drive workforce capability uplift initiatives that improve operational performance and employee effectiveness.
• Establish governance, assurance, and competency verification frameworks to support business risk and compliance requirements.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and develop targeted learning solutions.
• Ensure training programs align with operational, safety, and quality standards across multiple business functions.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, capability development, and performance improvement throughout the organisation.

Skills

Learning & Development leadership

Capability frameworks design

Stakeholder management

Organisational development

Workforce development

Education

Bachelor's degree in learning/HR/education/engineering/business

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics seeks a Senior Manager to build and lead capability, learning, and competency frameworks across APAC from Australia. The role partners with business and operational leaders to uplift workforce capability, drive performance, and support operational excellence in a global Toyota Industries Corporation business.

This position offers high autonomy, exposure to senior leaders, and the opportunity to shape regional capability from the ground up, influencing multiple