About the Role
Karamtara Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced and strategic Head – Learning & Development to design and drive the organisation-wide learning agenda. Based at the Corporate Office in Worli, Mumbai, the incumbent will be responsible for building capability across corporate functions and manufacturing plant locations – covering leadership development, functional and technical training, behavioural skilling, and organisation-wide culture-building interventions.
The role requires a strong understanding of the manufacturing / heavy engineering sector, adult learning principles, competency and skill-matrix design, and the ability to design and deploy learning interventions that work equally well for corporate teams and shopfloor / plant workforce.
Key Responsibilities
L&D Strategy
- Design and implement an organisation-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals, covering corporate office and manufacturing plant requirements.
- Partner with business and plant leaders to identify capability gaps and build annual training calendars and budgets.
- Build a long-term leadership pipeline through structured development programmes for high-potential talent.
- Drive a culture of continuous learning across all levels of the organisation, from shop floor to leadership.
Leadership & Managerial Development
- Design and roll out leadership development programmes for senior management, middle management, and first-time managers.
- Build succession-readiness through structured assessment and development frameworks.
- Partner with external institutes, business schools, and coaches for leadership interventions where required.
Functional & Technical Training
- Own the design and delivery of functional and technical training programmes across engineering, manufacturing, quality, projects, and supply chain.
- Work with plant and functional heads to build skill matrices and competency frameworks for critical roles.
- Drive certification and upskilling programmes for plant-level technical and supervisory staff.
Onboarding, Culture & Engagement
- Design induction and onboarding journeys for new joiners across corporate and plant locations.
- Lead culture-building and values-driven interventions in partnership with HR Business Partners.
- Support change management and organisational development initiatives as needed.
Learning Operations & Technology
- Drive adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms across locations.
- Establish and monitor L&D KPIs, including Training Man-days, Training Effectiveness, Coverage Ratio, and Cost-per-Learner.
- Institutionalise post-training evaluation and ROI measurement frameworks.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with training vendors, content providers, institutes, and subject-matter experts.
- Negotiate commercial terms and monitor vendor and programme performance.
- Present periodic L&D dashboards and MIS to senior leadership.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the L&D team across corporate and plant locations.
- Build a high-performing L&D function focused on quality, relevance, and business impact.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education
- MBA / PGDM in Human Resources, or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline, from a reputed institute.
- Certifications in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Leadership Coaching, or Organisation Development will be an advantage.
Experience
- 15 – 18 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant part of this in Learning & Development.
- Substantial experience in heavy engineering / manufacturing organisations, such as Engineering, Industrial Products, Auto Components, EPC, Metals, or Process Industries.
- Proven track record of designing and delivering learning interventions across both corporate and manufacturing plant environments.
- Experience in multi-location L&D delivery, including plant-level technical and behavioural training.
Technical Competencies
- Learning Needs Analysis
- Leadership Development Design
- Competency & Skill-Matrix Frameworks
- Instructional Design
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Training Evaluation & ROI Measurement
- Vendor & Budget Management
Skills Required
Learning Needs Analysis, Instructional Design
