L&D Manager

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About the role: In the electronics manufacturing sector, a Learning and Development (L&D) Manager acts as a strategic bridge between technical production requirements and workforce capability.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

The role focuses on ensuring that technical staff, engineers, and production teams possess the specialised skills needed for high-precision manufacturing, while also driving leadership and operational excellence.

To lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of a comprehensive L&D strategy that aligns with manufacturing goals.

This involves identifying critical skill gaps in technical production, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., IPC, ISO 9001), and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What You Will Do: Technical Training Strategy: Develop and implement a technical competency framework specific to electronics manufacturing, including soldering, PCB assembly, and quality control.

Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across departments to identify immediate and future skills requirements for production and engineering.

Compliance & Safety: Oversee mandatory training programmes including Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards and ISO quality requirements.

Learning Design & Delivery: Create blended learning solutions (on-the-job, digital, and classroom) for diverse audiences, from shop-floor operatives to senior management.

Talent & Succession: Design leadership pathways and high-potential development programmes to ensure a pipeline of future technical and operational leaders.

Budget & Vendor Management: Manage the L&D budget, negotiating with external technical training providers and ensuring high ROI on all interventions.

Digital Transformation: Lead the implementation and administration of a Learning Management System (LMS) to track compliance, certifications, and employee progress.

Qualifications You Must Have: Experience: Proven track record in an L&D management role, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing or technical engineering environment.

Qualifications: A degree in HR, Education, or a related field; professional certification such as CIPD Level 5 or 7 is highly preferred.

Technical Literacy: Comfortable working in technical environments with the ability to understand complex manufacturing challenges and product operations.

Project Management: Strong ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with an analytical, data-driven approach to measuring impact. xbpsjku

Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from technical SMEs to C-level executives.
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Location:
Glenrothes
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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