Job Description

Organisation Overview: Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers\' requirements. Position Overview: The purpose of this role is to lead and deliver the Learning and Development (L&D) agenda for our manufacturing plants, helping our employees advance their skills and knowledge and improve productivity by aligning with the company\'s objectives & business plans. The overriding goal of the L&D Manager is to help Agratas meet its targets through an in-depth learning and development programme. The role will take the lead on partnerships with education providers and government agencies , helping Agratas secure funding and the facilities to train large numbers of employees, as well as working with external and internal resources to design fit-for-purpose training programmes. Finally, the role will also support our wider HR team in reviewing individual and organisational development needs and work to design programmes, implement and measure their success. Responsibilities: Manage the development, design and creation of training materials (Technical, Safety, Soft Skills, IDP-based training) that support training and development initiatives to support the achievement of Agratas\' strategic objectives. Develop \'the basics\' for Agratas, including mandatory, skills, competencies, and developmental training. Work closely with R&D, Operations, and senior stakeholders to implement the training strategy to develop learning plans appropriate to the strategic and tactical needs of the business. Training needs analysis, Skill Dictionary and Skill Gap preparation for each position. Preparation and Implementation of Training plan (Annual, Quarterly, Monthly) Identification and Development of Internal Subject matter Expert (SMEs) by \'Train the Trainer\' programme Introduction and implementation of Reward and Recognition programme for best learner, trainer (internal) Introduction and implementation of an educational assistance programme for Talent development for officers/Associates. Project manage the development of training content and material. Partner with local and national education providers to develop a skills pipeline which enables future headcount plans. Collaboration with OEMs and vendors for imparting on-job/offsite Training to Officers/ Associates Ensure clear evaluation criteria are established for all training programmes (e.g. measuring competency uplift, performance impact, business impact of programme). Organise effective piloting of new training content and material to confirm its suitability for the target audience and sign off for launch. Person Specification: Significant prior experience working as an L&D Manager Prior experience with manufacturing, early careers and government agencies Experience in project management, budgeting and vendor management Practical experience with e-learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS) Experience in change management. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage numerous projects with competing priorities. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Relevant HR qualification or L&D Certification (ISTD Diploma) or equivalent experience. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end, we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each employee. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.

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