About the role: In the electronics manufacturing sector, a Learning and Development (L&D) Manager acts as a strategic bridge between technical production requirements and workforce capability.
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The role focuses on ensuring that technical staff, engineers, and production teams possess the specialised skills needed for high-precision manufacturing, while also driving leadership and operational excellence.
To lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of a comprehensive L&D strategy that aligns with manufacturing goals.
This involves identifying critical skill gaps in technical production, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., IPC, ISO 9001), and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
What You Will Do: Technical Training Strategy: Develop and implement a technical competency framework specific to electronics manufacturing, including soldering, PCB assembly, and quality control.
Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across departments to identify immediate and future skills requirements for production and engineering.
Compliance & Safety: Oversee mandatory training programmes including Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards and ISO quality requirements.
Learning Design & Delivery: Create blended learning solutions (on-the-job, digital, and classroom) for diverse audiences, from shop-floor operatives to senior management.
Talent & Succession: Design leadership pathways and high-potential development programmes to ensure a pipeline of future technical and operational leaders.
Budget & Vendor Management: Manage the L&D budget, negotiating with external technical training providers and ensuring high ROI on all interventions.
Digital Transformation: Lead the implementation and administration of a Learning Management System (LMS) to track compliance, certifications, and employee progress.
Qualifications You Must Have: Experience: Proven track record in an L&D management role, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing or technical engineering environment.
Qualifications: A degree in HR, Education, or a related field; professional certification such as CIPD Level 5 or 7 is highly preferred.
Technical Literacy: Comfortable working in technical environments with the ability to understand complex manufacturing challenges and product operations.
Project Management: Strong ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with an analytical, data-driven approach to measuring impact. xxuwjjq