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

General Manager - Learning & Development