Training & Development Specialist

Job Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of Training & Development programs for direct associates and shopfloor employees to enhance their knowledge, skills, competencies, and work performance.
Manage and continuously improve the STepUp Program, focusing on technical competency, leadership capability, and upskilling of shopfloor leaders and supervisors.
Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and competency gap assessments to identify development needs and create targeted learning solutions aligned with business and operational requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and HR, to plan and implement learning and development initiatives for shopfloor employees.
Design, develop, and maintain training curricula, learning materials, competency matrices, and qualification standards for production-related functions.
Drive upskilling and reskilling initiatives to support the Bosch Production System (BPS), digital transformation, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and future workforce capabilities.
Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and other learning activities as required.
Promote a continuous learning culture through knowledge sharing, coaching, mentoring, and best-practice exchange across the organization.
Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve learning programs based on business needs and employee competency development.
Functional Competencies
Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
Learning Program Design & Development
Competency Management and Competency Matrix Development
Learning Effectiveness Evaluation
Project Management
Bosch Production System (BPS) or similar manufacturing/operational excellence systems
Training Management for Shopfloor Operations
Problem-solving methodologies such as Why-Why Analysis, 5W2H, PDCA, and A3 Thinking
Basic knowledge of 14Q, 5S, and workplace cleanliness standards
Understanding of shopfloor manufacturing and quality concepts, including 4M Change, Special Characteristics, and Process FMEA (PFMEA)
Strong workshop facilitation and moderation skills
Education Background:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Industrial Engineering, Human Resource Development, or a related field.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in Training & Development, Learning & Development (L&D), Technical Training, Workforce Capability Development, or a related area within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in designing, developing, and implementing competency-based training programs for shopfloor employees.
Hands-on experience in conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and competency gap assessments.
Experience in workforce upskilling, reskilling, technical competency development, or leadership development is an advantage.
Good understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and operational excellence concepts such as Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (CIP), Bosch Production System (BPS), or similar frameworks.
Good command of spoken and written English.
Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
Proactive, self-driven, and able to take ownership and accountability for assigned initiatives.
Adaptable and eager to learn, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Passionate about people development and organizational capability building.

Skills
Project Management

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No