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Training and Development Manager, Chester
Client: Shotton Mill Limited
Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
We are looking to recruit a Training & Development Manager to lead all aspects of L&D activity on site, promoting compliance, competence & capability. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to our mission to provide the most advanced and highest quality manufacturing and production facilities in the UK. With an ambitious growth plan, enabled by our industry-leading international experience and innovative, sustainable technologies, we seek industry professionals who will grow with the business and help create a sustainable future operation.
This position is located in Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales.
What you'll do:
* Develop and lead an L&D Framework to support strategic objectives (commissioning / start-up / future proofing)
* Develop departmental Policies and Procedures and promote through onboarding and coaching as required
* Develop an L&D Team to support delivery of L&D priorities across the SML site
* Create L&D Solutions that support all levels of ability and practical application
* Foster a learning culture through coaching and mentorship, building a pipeline of future talent
* Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure knowledge, skills, and behaviors are incorporated into all L&D activity
* Support site ‘Technical Expertise’ to introduce new technology (advanced materials and manufacturing) as the site grows
* Support the introduction of Lean Manufacturing through methodologies like Kaizen, 6S, Six Sigma
* Assist onboarding with ‘fit for purpose’ learning interventions
* Support ‘Traineeships’ (Apprentices / Interns / Graduates) with development plans aligned to succession and talent planning
* Develop and maintain:
* - a comprehensive competency & skills matrix reflecting role requirements for compliance and training needs
* - a training budget with regular reviews & reporting
* - an evaluation process to improve learning transfer
* - new ways of accessing learning (Intranet / gamification / simulation / virtual reality)
* - relationships with local authority providers, professional institutes, and Welsh assembly funding routes.
* Maintain professional competence to guide SML on trends, forecasts, & funding opportunities.
Professional Requirements:
* CIPD or similar L&D qualification
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in an L&D role within manufacturing
* Experience in the paper industry is advantageous
* Experience with Apprenticeship schemes & collaboration with colleges
* Ability to lead working groups and engage leaders through coaching/mentoring
* IT literacy, HR packages experience; HR SAP advantageous
* Highly motivated, agile, personable, proactive, eager to learn and grow
* Flexible, team-oriented, capable of leading change
Working Conditions:
* Initially based in the project village during construction; moving to a new facility upon completion
* Travel within UK and overseas as required
* Applications will be shared with our principal recruiter Mechspan.
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