Manager, Learning & Development

kaWan Food; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

kaWan Food in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Leader to shape and drive our L&D strategy. You will manage the training roadmap, budget, and resources, and lead leadership development for supervisors and managers.

You will conduct needs analyses, design programmes, and develop materials while collaborating with stakeholders to build competency frameworks and IDPs. HRD Corp grants, audits, and ongoing evaluation are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology, education or related field.
• Professional certification in L&D/Talent management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual Learning & Development strategy, training roadmap, and budget aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify competency gaps and recommend learning interventions.
• Design, develop, coordinate, and evaluate internal and external training programmes and initiatives.
• Develop training materials, SOPs, e-learning content, and resources.
• Implement leadership development programmes for supervisors, managers, and high-potential employees.
• Support succession planning, career development, and talent management.
• Collaborate with department heads to establish competency frameworks and IDPs.
• Manage LMS and maintain training records; coordinate schedules, venues, trainers, and providers.
• Oversee HRD Corp grant applications, claims, and compliance with training requirements.
• Monitor training effectiveness, prepare reports and KPIs for management review.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of learning programmes and organizational culture.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/BA/PSY/EDU

Tools

LMS

Job description

• Develop and implement the annual Learning & Development strategy, training roadmap, and budget aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify competency gaps and recommend appropriate learning interventions.
• Design, develop, coordinate, and evaluate internal and external training programmes, workshops, and learning initiatives.
• Develop and maintain training materials, manuals, SOPs, e-learning content, and other learning resources.
• Develop and implement leadership development programmes for supervisors, managers, and high-potential employees.
• Support succession planning, career development, and talent management initiatives.
• Work with department heads to establish competency frameworks and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

Training Administration & Compliance

• Manage the company's Learning Management System (LMS) and maintain accurate employee training records.
• Coordinate training schedules, venues, trainers, and external training providers.
• Manage HRD Corp grant applications, claims, and ensure compliance with statutory training requirements.
• Monitor mandatory training completion and maintain documentation for audit purposes.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and business performance indicators.
• Prepare training reports, KPIs, and budget utilisation reports for management review.
• Recommend continuous improvements to learning programmes and promote a culture of continuous learning across the organization.

Strategic HR Projects

• Collaborate with universities, colleges, and educational institutions to develop scholarship programmes, internships, graduate development initiatives, and industry partnerships.

Compliance & Audit

• Monitor mandatory and compliance training completion across the organization.
• Maintain complete and accurate training documentation for internal, external, customer, and certification audits (e.g., ISO, GMP, HACCP, BRC, FSSC, or other applicable standards).
• Review and continuously improve L&D policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure audit compliance and best practices.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Professional certification in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Training (e.g., HRD Corp TTT, CPTD, SHRM, CIPD) is an advantage.
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in Learning & Development or Talent Development.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience in designing and delivering training programs.
• Experience with HRD Corp grant management is preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels, including senior management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.