Learning And Development - Asst. Manager / Deputy Manager

-Learning & Development Manager

Department: Human Resources
Location: Gudur, Andhra Pradesh
Industry: Steel Manufacturing
Experience: 8-12 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to lead and manage the organizations learning, capability-building, and employee development initiatives. The role will be responsible for identifying training needs, designing effective learning programs, coordinating technical and behavioral training, and evaluating training effectiveness across the organization.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in L&D, training, competency development, and performance improvement, preferably from a manufacturing or steel industry environment.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the annual Learning & Development strategy and training calendar aligned with business requirements.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across departments and employee levels.
• Identify competency gaps and develop appropriate training and development interventions.
• Design and coordinate technical, behavioral, functional, leadership, and soft-skills training programs.
• Coordinate with department heads and functional leaders to identify critical skill requirements.
• Develop and maintain competency frameworks, skill matrices, training matrices, and competency assessment systems.
• Manage induction and onboarding training programs for new employees.
• Develop structured Management Trainee, Graduate Trainee, GET/DET, and employee development programs.
• Coordinate with internal subject matter experts, external trainers, consultants, and training institutions.
• Monitor training attendance, completion, feedback, and effectiveness.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, post-training evaluation, and performance improvement metrics.
• Maintain accurate training records, MIS, dashboards, and management reports.
• Track and monitor the training budget and expenditure.
• Develop learning content, training modules, presentations, SOPs, and other learning materials.
• Promote a continuous learning and development culture across the organization.
• Identify and implement suitable digital learning and e-learning initiatives.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, career development, and employee capability-building initiatives.
• Ensure L&D activities are aligned with business goals, compliance requirements, and organizational competency standards.
• Benchmark industry practices and introduce innovative learning methodologies.
• Measure and report key L&D metrics such as training hours, completion rate, training effectiveness, competency improvement, and ROI.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Learning & Development and Training Management.
• Expertise in Training Needs Analysis and competency mapping.
• Experience in developing training calendars, skill matrices, competency frameworks, and L&D MIS.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing/plant training requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with employees across different levels, from operators to senior management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and HR/LMS platforms.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Good knowledge of employee engagement, leadership development, and career development.

Qualification:

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources, Learning & Development, or a related field.
• Additional certification in L&D, Training & Development, OD, or Instructional Design will be an advantage.

Preferred Experience:

• 8- 12 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development / Training & Development.
• Candidates with experience in steel, metal, manufacturing, engineering, or other process industries will be preferred.
• Experience in managing L&D activities at a plant/manufacturing-unit level will be an added advantage.