Job Description
Title: -L&D; Specialist
Purpose of the Role:
The Learning & Development Specialist drives Organizations operational excellence. The person will
design and execute targeted talent development strategies. The role minimizes skills gaps across plant
operations. By aligning training with safety, quality, and production goals, the L&D; Specialist builds a
highly skilled, compliant, and adaptable workforce.
Outcome Required / Strategic Priorities
Main Responsibilities / Critical tasks
Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

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0% Regulatory Non-Compliance: Achieve
perfect compliance scores on safety,
environmental, and quality audits.
Reduced Time-to-Productivity: Lower
onboarding and technical ramp-up times for
floor operators by 15%.
Measurable Quality Gains: Decrease
production scrap rates and machine
downtime via targeted skills training.
High Program Effectiveness: Maintain
average course evaluation scores above
85% on the Kirkpatrick scale
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Conduct annual TNA across plant floors,
engineering, and corporate functions.
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Map training initiatives
manufacturing KPIs, including safety and
directly to
yield.
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Launch Annual learning calendar & ensure
100% adherence.
Program Design, Delivery, & Logistics
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Build skill development centre for shopfloor
jobs.
Build curriculum following the 70:20:10
learning model for continuous growth.
Launch blended training formats, including
on-the-job training and digital modules.
Lead standard operating procedure (SOP)
documentation updates alongside floor
supervisors.
Compliance, Safety,



& System Administration
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Oversee
strict
regulatory
training
schedules, covering OSHA, ISO, and
environmental standards.
Manage the Learning Management System
(LMS) to guarantee audit-ready data
tracking.
Evaluate external technical vendors,
specialized equipment experts, and
external consultants.
Financial & Team Management
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Allocate
and
monitor the
annual
manufacturing training budget effectively.
Calculate return on investment (ROI) for all
major technical training programs.
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Organizational / Management / Leadership Role:
Administratively reporting to Talent Head
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Internal Stakeholders:
External Stakeholders:
Department Heads, Managers, Blue collar
employees, White collar employees,
Consultants, Vendors
Qualification:

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MBA / PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed institute.
L&D; Certification: Preferred (e.g., ATD Certified Qualified in Talent Development, CIPD, or
equivalent Instructional Design credentials)
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Industry Background: Minimum of 5-8 years of L&D; experience specifically within industrial
engineering, manufacturing, automotive, or heavy machinery sectors.
Role Track Record:



Proven experience as an individual contributor managing end-to-end
training cycles (TNA, design, delivery, and evaluation).
Technical Familiarity: Demonstrated experience collaborating directly with engineers,
automation specialists, and shop-floor technicians.
Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality),
ISO 14001 (Environmental), and OSHA regulations.
Skills & Knowledge:
Behavioral Competencies:
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Instructional Design: Mastery of adult
learning principles and technical curriculum
architecture.
Data Analytics: Ability to connect training
metrics directly to manufacturing floor
production data.
LMS Administration: Hands-on experience
managing and configuration modern
learning platforms.
Manufacturing Literacy: Strong baseline
understanding of lean manufacturing, Six
Sigma, and plant environments.
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Business Acumen
Influencing & Collaboration
Communication & Facilitation Skills
Innovation & Continuous Improvement Mindset
Execution Excellence
Coaching & Mentoring Capability
Measures:
Any Target Companies
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Establish skill development centre for all
the 3 mfg. processes.
1. European and German manufacturing
MNCs in particular are preferred with
progressive people practices
2. Bosch, Honeywell, Schneider, ABB,
Siemens, SKF
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100% of training calendar adherence for
staff and workers with avg feedback of
3/4.
100% update of training records and
zero open points in audits
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CTC Offered:
As per standard

📌 L&D Specialist (Karnataka)
🏢 CIEL HR
📍 Karnataka