DGM - Learning & Development

Role & responsibilities

Learning Strategy & Capability Development

• Develop and implement the organization's Learning & Development strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Build annual learning calendars and competency development roadmaps for plant and corporate employees.
• Identify current and future capability requirements through Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
• Drive initiatives that enhance organizational capability, productivity, quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Training & Development

• Design and execute technical, behaviour, functional, leadership, and compliance training programs.
• Lead induction and onboarding learning programs for new employees.
• Develop structured learning journeys for operators, engineers, supervisors, managers, and leadership teams.
• Introduce blended learning methodologies, including classroom, digital learning, e-learning, and on-the-job development.

Leadership Development

• Design and implement leadership development programs for high-potential employees and successors.
• Establish coaching and mentoring frameworks across the organization.
• Support succession planning through targeted development initiatives.

Competency Management

• Develop and maintain competency frameworks across functions and roles.
• Conduct competency assessments and identify development interventions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to address skill gaps through structured learning programs.

Performance & Talent Development

• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to integrate learning initiatives with the performance management process.
• Support Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and career development initiatives.
• Drive talent development programs to strengthen internal talent pipelines.

Manufacturing Excellence

• Develop capability-building programs supporting Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Quality Management Systems, and Safety Excellence.
• Coordinate technical certifications and skill enhancement programs for shop-floor employees.
• Promote continuous improvement through knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Learning Governance

• Establish L&D policies, processes, budgets, and governance frameworks.
• Manage training budgets and optimize learning investments.
• Track training effectiveness using defined KPIs and ROI methodologies.
• Maintain training records and ensure statutory training compliance where applicable.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build relationships with external training partners, institutes, consultants, and certification bodies.
• Evaluate and onboard training vendors based on business requirements.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and functional heads to ensure effective execution of learning initiatives.

Digital Learning

• Drive adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
• Introduce innovative learning technologies and analytics to improve learning effectiveness.
• Monitor learning metrics and prepare dashboards for leadership review.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Learning & Development
• Leadership Development
• Competency Mapping & Assessment
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
• Succession Planning & Talent Development
• Instructional Design
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Stakeholder Management
• Manufacturing Capability Development
• Learning Analytics & ROI Measurement
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills

Preferred Industry Experience

• Candidates with experience in manufacturing sectors packaging industries will be preferred.