Sr. Manager - Technical Training

Bharat Forge; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bharat Forge is seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead the technical capability-building agenda for shopfloor employees. You will establish structured learning systems, competency frameworks and certification programs to enhance skills, safety culture and productivity across plants.

The role requires 10–15 years in Technical Training within Automotive, Forging, Engineering or Manufacturing sectors, with strong TNA, competency mapping and SAP/LMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Min. 10-15 years of relevant experience in Technical Training at Automotive, Forging, Engineering or Manufacturing industries.

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 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.
• Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, productivity improvements, quality metrics and competency evaluations.
• Benchmark industry best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives in technical learning and workforce development.

Skills

TNA

Competency Mapping

Skill Matrix Management

Technical Training Programs

Tools

MS Office

SAP/LMS

MIS reporting

Job description

Recruitment Manager Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/mohaneswarareddy

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.