Training & Skill Center Manager Changodhar, Ahmedabad

Celestix Industries India Pvt Ltd; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestix Industries India Pvt Ltd in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is seeking an experienced Training & Skill Development Manager to lead our employee training and skill initiatives on-site. You will establish a Gujarat Government-approved Skill Development Center, implement a digital LMS, and build a structured program for shop-floor operators across production, quality, and maintenance.

The role requires 5–10+ years in manufacturing training, a relevant degree, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, HR, Industrial Training, Education or related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing training and skill development.
• Experience setting up Gujarat Government/NSDC/GSDM skill development centers.
• Experience training factory operators and blue-collar workforce.
• Experience implementing or administering a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shop-floor operations.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across Production, Quality, HR, Engineering, and Management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a Gujarat Government-approved Skill Development Center.
• Liaise with Kaushalya, GSDM, NSDC, and other authorities and obtain approvals.
• Maintain audits, reporting, and compliance for training programs.
• Identify government grants and subsidies for skill development.
• Develop induction programs for new employees and upskill blue-collar staff.
• Design and administer LMS content and track certifications and retraining.
• Create skill matrices and measure training KPIs like productivity and quality.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Shop-floor operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/HR/Industrial Training

Tools

Moodle LMS

TalentLMS

Docebo

SAP SuccessFactors Learning

SCORM-compliant LMS

Job description

• 5-10+ Yrs
• ₹ 4-6 LPA
• Changodar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• On-site
• Full-time

Training & Skill Center Manager - Changodhar, Ahmedabad

Training & Development LMS NSDC GSDM Skill Matrix ISO 9001 IATF 16949 Competency Mapping

Job Description – Training & Skill Development Manager

Position: Training & Skill Development Manager

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Industry: Manufacturing

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Training & Skill Development Manager to establish and lead our employee training and skill development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with manufacturing labor, setting up government-approved skill development centers, and implementing digital Learning Management Systems (LMS). This role will be responsible for building a structured training ecosystem that improves workforce productivity, quality, safety, and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a Gujarat Government-approved Skill Development Center.
• Liaise with government departments such as Kaushalya - The Skill University, Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM), NSDC, and other relevant authorities.
• Obtain required approvals, accreditations, and certifications.
• Manage government documentation, audits, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Identify and apply for applicable government grants, subsidies, and skill development programs.

Factory Workforce Training

• Develop structured induction programs for new employees.
• Train blue-collar workforce across manufacturing, production, quality, maintenance, stores, and safety functions.
• Create skill matrices for different job roles and monitor competency levels.
• Design refresher training programs to improve productivity and reduce quality defects.
• Conduct classroom, on-the-job, and practical hands-on training.
• Evaluate employee competency through written and practical assessments.

Learning Management System (LMS)

• Select, implement, and administer a Learning Management System.
• Digitize training materials including SOPs, work instructions, videos, quizzes, and assessments.
• Track employee training completion, certifications, competency levels, and retraining schedules.
• Generate training reports and dashboards for management.
• Coordinate with IT and department heads to continuously improve digital learning content.

Training Content Development

• Prepare training manuals, SOPs, presentations, videos, and work instructions.
• Develop multilingual training content (English, Hindi, and Gujarati preferred).
• Create visual work instructions suitable for shop-floor operators.
• Standardize training documentation across departments.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure training programs comply with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (if applicable), IPC/WHMA-A-620 (if applicable), OSHA/EHS, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support customer audits and certification audits related to employee competency.
• Maintain complete training records and documentation.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze skill gaps across departments.
• Develop annual training calendars.
• Measure training effectiveness using KPIs such as productivity, quality improvements, rejection reduction, and employee competency.
• Recommend continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workforce capability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Human Resources, Industrial Training, Education, or related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing training and skill development.
• Proven experience setting up or managing Gujarat Government or NSDC/GSDM skill development centers.
• Experience training factory operators and blue-collar workforce.
• Experience implementing or administering a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shop-floor operations.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across Production, Quality, HR, Engineering, and Management.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in electrical, cable, wiring harness, electronics, or automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of competency mapping and Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
• Experience with SCORM-compliant LMS platforms such as Moodle, TalentLMS, Docebo, SAP SuccessFactors Learning, or similar systems.
• Experience developing e-learning modules and instructional videos.
• Knowledge of government-funded apprenticeship and skill development schemes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful establishment of the Gujarat Government Skill Development Center.
• Percentage of workforce trained and certified.
• Training completion rate.
• Competency improvement scores.
• Reduction in quality defects and rework attributable to training.
• LMS adoption and completion rates.
• Government compliance and successful audit outcomes.
• Employee skill matrix completion and ongoing maintenance.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build a world-class manufacturing training ecosystem from the ground up.
• Drive workforce transformation through digital learning and structured skill development.
• Work closely with leadership to shape the company's long-term talent development strategy.
• Play a key role in improving productivity, quality, and employee growth across the organization.