Training Manager

A leading global organisation is seeking a Training Manager to drive the learning and capability strategy at their manufacturing site in Perak.

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to shape the future of technical training and development within a high-performing environment that values collaboration, flexibility, and knowledge sharing. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring employees are equipped with the skills needed for site start-up, production ramp-up, and sustainable growth. The company offers a stimulating and supportive workplace where your expertise will be recognised and nurtured, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on both people and business outcomes. If you are passionate about building robust training systems, fostering talent, and contributing to a culture of excellence, this role provides the platform for you to thrive.

• You will lead the learning and capability strategy for a major manufacturing site, ensuring all employees have the technical, quality, safety, and behavioural skills required for operational success.
• The organisation offers a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and you are empowered to develop innovative training solutions that support continuous improvement.
• Enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive community that celebrates cultural differences, supports professional growth, and places people at the heart of its mission.

What you'll do:

As Training Manager you will be responsible for developing comprehensive strategies that ensure every employee is equipped with essential skills for operational excellence. Your day-to-day activities will involve conducting detailed needs analyses to identify skill gaps across departments; translating these insights into robust annual plans that address both immediate requirements and long-term growth. You will build frameworks that define competencies for each role—creating clear pathways from onboarding through advanced certification—and oversee all aspects of programme governance. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including engineering operations quality assurance environmental health & safety specialists you’ll design practical hands-on training modules tailored to real-world manufacturing challenges. You’ll also spearhead blended learning initiatives combining classroom sessions digital tools simulations so employees can learn effectively regardless of experience or language proficiency. Measuring impact is key: you’ll track progress using knowledge checks practical assessments operational KPIs then use this data to refine programmes further. Managing relationships with external partners universities technical institutes ensures access to best-in-class resources while maintaining compliance documentation supports audit readiness. Ultimately your efforts will foster a culture where continuous improvement is embedded in daily practice enabling sustainable growth for both individuals & the organisation.

• Design and implement the learning and capability strategy for the manufacturing site, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive training needs analysis across the organisation to translate business, customer, audit, and operational demands into actionable annual plans, calendars, and budgets.
• Build and govern a structured site learning framework including skills matrices, role-based curricula, competency standards, certification pathways, refresher cycles, and rigorous training record controls.
• Develop onboarding and qualification programmes tailored for operators, technicians, engineers, supervisors, and support functions with clear milestones for time-to-competence.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS teams and subject-matter experts to create practical training content covering manufacturing processes, work instructions, equipment usage, test methods, product knowledge, problem-solving techniques, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all training activities support quality management systems compliance as well as ESD controls, health and safety requirements, customer expectations, and audit readiness.
• Establish and lead train-the-trainer programmes along with internal instructor certification initiatives; coach subject-matter experts in facilitation techniques while maintaining trainer effectiveness standards.
• Lead structured early-career development initiatives such as Engineering Development Programmes including rotations, learning pathways, mentoring schemes and progress reviews.
• Create blended learning solutions utilising classroom instruction, on-the-job training, digital platforms and practical simulation methods; develop high-quality materials aligned with organisational standards.
• Measure learning effectiveness through knowledge checks, practical assessments, certification results as well as operational indicators like safety performance metrics, productivity rates, scrap reduction figures and time-to-competence statistics.
• Utilise training data alongside employee feedback to close competency gaps; continuously improve programme content while reporting progress risks and capability readiness to site/regional leadership.
• Manage external training providers plus technical institute/university partnerships ensuring programme quality delivery schedules commercial terms are met.
• Maintain accurate training records compliance documentation manage HRD Corp registrations claims support internal customer regulatory audits.

What you bring:

To excel as Training Manager you will bring extensive experience designing implementing large-scale learning strategies within complex manufacturing settings. Your academic foundation ideally includes engineering or related disciplines complemented by significant hands-on exposure leading capability development projects. You possess deep expertise in adult education instructional design competency mapping assessment certification methodologies—enabling you to craft effective programmes that bridge theory & practice seamlessly. Your familiarity with electronics electrical products power conversion precision manufacturing means you understand unique challenges faced by operators technicians engineers working in high-mix environments. You’re adept at translating intricate technical information into accessible engaging formats suitable for diverse audiences ensuring everyone—from entry-level staff to seasoned professionals—can benefit from your guidance. Project management comes naturally: juggling multiple priorities budgets stakeholders deadlines while delivering tangible improvements across safety quality productivity metrics. Your interpersonal skills shine whether coaching trainers facilitating workshops influencing senior leaders or collaborating cross-functionally; you foster trust empathy cooperation throughout every interaction. Digital literacy rounds out your profile allowing efficient use of modern tools platforms grant administration processes supporting seamless programme delivery & compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Manufacturing or related discipline with strong preference for candidates possessing an engineering or technical background.
• At least eight years’ relevant experience including minimum five years leading learning technical training or capability development within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record building training systems during new site launches production ramp-ups or major operational transformations highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of adult learning principles instructional design competency frameworks skills matrices practical assessment certification methodologies train-the-trainer approaches.
• Experience developing technical training programmes specifically for operators technicians engineers in electronics electrical products power conversion precision manufacturing or similar high-mix environments.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing process control standard work procedures work instructions ESD equipment test-method training root-cause analysis lean manufacturing continuous improvement practices.
• Good grasp of quality management systems audit readiness safety training controlled record keeping experience in regulated customer-critical sectors advantageous.
• Ability to convert complex technical concepts into clear engaging practical learning experiences suitable for employees at varying levels of experience language proficiency.
• Strong project management data-analysis capabilities able to handle multiple programmes budgets providers deadlines demonstrating measurable business impact.
• Confident facilitator coach communicator influencer stakeholder manager comfortable engaging shop-floor technical leadership audiences alike.
• Familiarity with learning management systems digital tools Microsoft 365 prior experience administering HRD Corp grants claims preferred.
• Customer-focused hands-on resourceful collaborative approach consistently demonstrating organisational values.

What sets this company apart:

This manufacturing and production organisation stands out as a global leader committed to providing essential power solutions across industrial technology healthcare semiconductor sectors. Employees enjoy a safe healthy stimulating workplace where collaboration knowledge sharing flexibility are core values underpinning every initiative. People are truly at the heart of operations: empowered supported nurtured so they can deliver their best both individually collectively. Diversity inclusion are celebrated—operating globally means embracing cultural differences which drives innovation attracts retains top talent engages customers worldwide. The company’s commitment extends beyond business goals creating an environment where everyone feels valued respected encouraged to grow professionally personally. By cultivating ultimate experiences internally employees are inspired motivated to deliver outstanding service externally making this employer first-choice destination for those seeking meaningful impactful careers within supportive high-performing teams.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on people’s development within a world-class organisation apply now!

Apply today or email me at jack.moh@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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