Training Manager

HireHub; Kulai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to drive training initiatives in manufacturing and operational contexts. You will design, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive training programs while conducting training needs analysis alongside managing internal trainers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and over 7 years of experience in training delivery, specifically within manufacturing or technical environments. Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Learning & Development / Training.
• Proven experience in hands-on training delivery.
• Strong exposure to manufacturing-related training processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage L&D programs in manufacturing and operational training.
• Perform training needs analysis across various functions.
• Design and deliver onboarding and technical skills training programs.

Skills

Training needs analysis

Curriculum design

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's Degree in Learning & Development

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Develop and implement Learning & Development initiatives with strong focus on manufacturing, technical and operational training. Conduct training needs analysis across production, engineering, quality, EHS and supporting functions. Design, coordinate and personally deliver training programs including onboarding, technical skills, SOP, quality systems and leadership development. Drive competency-based training frameworks to support workforce capability and operational excellence. Manage and coordinate internal trainers, subject matter experts and external training providers. Ensure training programs comply with internal standards, audit requirements and regulatory needs where applicable. Track training effectiveness through evaluation metrics, skills assessments and continuous improvement actions. Maintain training documentation, records and reporting to support audits and management review. Support talent development initiatives such as succession planning, leadership development and high-potential programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage L&D programs with emphasis on manufacturing, technical and operational training.
• Perform training needs analysis across production, engineering, quality, EHS and supporting functions.
• Design, coordinate and deliver onboarding, technical skills, SOP, quality systems and leadership development programs.
• Develop and implement competency-based training frameworks; coordinate internal trainers, subject matter experts and external providers.
• Ensure programs meet internal standards, audit requirements and applicable regulatory needs.
• Track training effectiveness using evaluation metrics, skills assessments and continuous improvement actions.
• Maintain training documentation, records and reporting to support audits and management review.
• Support talent development initiatives such as succession planning, leadership development and high-potential programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Engineering or related fields. Minimum 7 years of experience in Learning & Development / Training, preferably within manufacturing, electronics, high-tech or industrial environments.
• Proven experience in training needs analysis, curriculum design and hands-on training delivery.
• Strong exposure to manufacturing-related training such as production processes, quality systems, EHS or operational excellence.
• Experience working with external training vendors and coordinating internal trainers or SMEs.
• Comfortable engaging with shopfloor employees, engineers and managers at all levels.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, matrix organization.