Manager or Asst. Manager (Learning & Development)

Perfect Placers; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Placer seeks an experienced Manager–Learning & Development to design and deliver training for plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. You will conduct needs analyses, develop modules, and manage induction programs across multiple manufacturing sites.

Ideal candidates hold an MBA in HR with 5–7 years in L&D, familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma and LMS, and are ready for extensive travel across India to drive continuous learning and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• MBA in HR with 5–7 years of experience in Learning & Development within manufacturing.
• Certification in Training & Development is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, OSHA safety standards, and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver technical, process, quality, safety, compliance, and behavioral training tailored to plant operations.
• Conduct TNI/TNA analyses across shop floors with Plant Heads and Production Managers.
• Develop and update training modules, SOPs, manuals, presentations, and learning aids.

Skills

TNI/TNA analysis

SOP design

EHS & Safety

LOTO

TPM & 5S

Lean/Six Sigma

Induction & onboarding

Training calendar

Competency mapping

Vendor management

ROI measurement

MIS & compliance

LMS

MS Office

Education

MBA in HR

Certification in Training & Development

Tools

LMS

MS Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Our clients are leading MNC & Industrial Conglomerates (AUTOMOBILES, FMCG, CONSUMER DURABLES, MANAUFACTURING, RETAIL, EPC, INFRASTRUCTURE (POWER, ENERGY, OIL & GAS, PORTS), INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, BPO, PHARMA & TELECOM with a Turnover of US $ 1 Bn to US $ 100 Bn with exponential growth potential. Our client’s reach span across several countries across the globe.

PERFECT PLACER (www.perfectplacer.com), Promoted by a team of dedicated professionals with varied background, having comprehensive and extensive industry and consultancy exposure, is “One of the most preferred and referred consultants” today in Executive Search & Placement.

PERFECT PLACER in less than half a decade has grown to be a force to reckon with, having offices in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and New Delhi.

Perfect Placer along with its associate services has a long and prestigious list of leading Indian and Multinational Corporates in India and Outside across Managerial levels, functions, and Industries, covering both IT and Non-IT specialized in chief executive, board member and senior-level management search assignments.

Manager / Asst. Manager – Learning & Development

• You will design, develop, and deliver technical, process, quality, safety, compliance, and behavioral training programs tailored to plant operations. You will ensure the shop‑floor workforce, technicians, engineers, and supervisors possess the necessary competencies to meet safety compliance, production targets, and quality benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

Training Needs Identification (TNI / TNA):

F Conduct regular skill‑gap analyses across shop floors, assembly lines, and technical departments in partnership with Plant Heads and Production Managers.

F Develop and update training modules, SOPs, manuals, presentations, and learning aids.

Technical & Safety Training:

F Design and deliver programs covering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), machine operations, EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), TPM, 5S, Lean/Six Sigma, and quality management systems.

F Collaborate with Plant Heads, Functional Heads, HR, and Subject Matter Experts to address capability gaps.

Onboarding & Shop‑Floor Induction:

F Manage the end‑to‑end induction and safety orientation for all new plant hires, contract workers, and apprentices.

F Deliver induction and onboarding programs for new manufacturing employees.

Training Calendar & Execution:

F Plan, schedule, and execute the annual plant training calendar, balancing shift rotations and production demands.

F Coordinate and execute the annual manufacturing training calendar across all plant locations.

Competency Mapping:

F Maintain and update skill matrices for machine operators and technical staff to ensure multi‑skilling and operational flexibility.

F Support competency mapping, multi‑skilling, cross‑functional learning, and succession development initiatives.

Vendor & Certification Management:

F Liaise with external technical trainers, equipment manufacturers, and statutory bodies for specialized certifications and regulatory compliance training.

Evaluation & ROI:

F Measure training effectiveness through pre‑ and post‑training assessments, scrap/defect rates, safety incident tracking, and on‑the‑job performance observations.

F Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, observations, and on‑the‑job evaluations.

MIS & Compliance Records:

F Maintain accurate training documentation, audit‑ready MIS reports, and statutory training records required for ISO or safety audits.

Others:

F Travel extensively across manufacturing plants to deliver training and monitor implementation.

F Drive a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence across manufacturing operations.

Preferred candidate profile

1. MBA in HR or related discipline with 5‑7 years of experience in Learning & Development, Technical Training, or Manufacturing Training within a manufacturing plant, heavy industry, or engineering setup.

2. Certification in Training & Development will be an added advantage.

3. Familiarity with manufacturing methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen), safety standards (OSHA/local statutory safety laws), and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

4. Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

5. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety practices.

6. Training design and content development.

7. Training evaluation and learning analytics.

8. MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

9. Willingness to travel extensively across manufacturing locations & offices (PAN India).

10. Strong communication, cross‑functional stakeholder management, presentation abilities, and shop‑floor credibility to engage both blue‑collar operators and plant leadership.

Remuneration:

An outstanding remuneration package that rewards professionalism and diligence will be on offer for the successful applicant as well as a well‑defined career path. An excellent package will be on offer for the right candidate, including an above‑mentioned industry base salary for the right person as well as the most complete employee benefit scheme. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the market leader.

Contact Person Name, Address & Nos.:

RAJAN
Perfect Placer
Email id: [e-mail]

Web Site: www.perfectplacer.com

Mobile: [phone]

Offices: Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore & Mumbai