Leader - Technical Training

IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa) India LIXIL INDIA PVT LTD Employee Assignment Not remote Full Time 30 June 2026

Job Description: Leader – Technical Training

Designation: Leader – Technical Training

Reporting to: Leader - Operations

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, drive, and deliver Business Objectives and KPI’s in the Technical training part of the Manufacturing process.
• Maintain and drive a strong Safety culture within the training team and ensure a Safe and Healthy work environment for all associates.
• Drive a strong 5S culture in the training environment and ensure that the Standards of Excellence are delivered across all learning facilities.
• Identify the training needs and skill gaps of the team and work with HR Business partners and Operations leaders on bridging the gap through learning and training interventions.
• Create and revise training systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems (certifications), and personnel requirements.
• Facilitate and conduct technical training programs and workshops, including specialized methodologies like A-PDCA, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen events.
• Implement metrics to measure "time-to-autonomy" for new hires and the effectiveness of technical upskilling for existing associates.
• Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of the technical training.
  
  

• Understand the company’s strategy and vision and develop long-term plans to materialize strategy on aspects of Process, People, and Technology.
• Drive strategic projects related to the multi-tier apprenticeship and technical certification programs (aligned with NATS and NAPS) to ensure a robust internal talent pipeline.
• Develop strong bench strength by mentoring the team on Problem Solving methodologies based on Lixil’s Monozukuri way.
• Identify opportunities to implement Global Technical Training Best practices from other Lixil Manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with Leaders in continually identifying the Easiest, Fastest, and Safest way of doing things by reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  
  

• Internal: Functional Leaders, Team Leaders, HR Business Partners, EHS, Maintenance, and Quality.
• External: Global counterparts of other Lixil Plants, and technical training providers.
  
  

• Leadership: Advanced team management, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• Instructional Design: Knowledge of developing technical manuals and structured learning frameworks.
• Problem Solving: Deep knowledge of structured problem-solving (7 QC tools, PDCA, Advanced Problem-solving methodologies)
• Strategic Planning: Competency in curriculum mapping and long-term training calendar management.
  
  

• Academia: Bachelor’s degree in any stream of engineering
• Professional Experience: At least 12 years’ experience in Manufacturing environment and at least 3 years dedicated to Training or Problem Solving.