Industrial Learning & Development Manager at Lafarge Cement

The Industrial Learning & Development Manager is responsible for implementing Lafarge Africa’s industrial learning strategy across plants and training centres. The role focuses on delivering high-quality technical and operational training, ensuring alignment with business priorities, and supporting workforce capability development through effective learning programs and initiatives.
This position plays a key role in sustaining critical technical skills, managing training operations, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement within the industrial team

What you'll be doing

Learning Implementation & Coordination

• Execute the country’s industrial training strategy in collaboration with HR, Plant Management, and Industrial Leadership
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of training programs across all Lafarge Africa Training Centres (LATCs) to ensure consistent standards and impact.
• Support the development and implementation of technical training frameworks and processes that enhance plant performance and operational excellence.
• Manage the planning, delivery, and evaluation of apprenticeship and vocational programs in compliance with Lafarge Africa standards and national regulatory requirements.

Operational Oversight

• Supervise LATC operations, including training schedules, facilitator performance, and infrastructure readiness.
• Ensure quality and compliance across all training activities, adhering to safety, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Monitor and report on training outcomes, effectiveness, and participation metrics to support continuous improvement.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and coach a team of Centre Coordinators, Facilitators, and Administrative staff to deliver consistent, high-impact learning experiences.
• Promote on-the-job learning through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Support trainer onboarding, capability building, and knowledge transfer processes to sustain institutional expertise.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between LATCs and internal stakeholders including Plant Managers, HR Business Partners, and Safety Teams.
• Partner with regional and global L&D teams to align local learning content, systems, and standards.
• Engage with regulatory and funding bodies (e.g., ITF/NECA) to ensure compliance and optimize training-related opportunities.

Budget & Reporting 

• Manage operational budgets for LATCs, ensuring efficient use of resources and cost-effectiveness.
•  Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) on training delivery, budget utilization, and learning outcom

Who you'll be working with

Direct Reporting:

• Training Coordinators
• Technical Training Managers

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• The incumbent interacts regularly with all cadres of staff. 

What we are looking for

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in a Cement Plant
• Minimum, 5 year’s experience as a training coordinator/facilitator
• Must have good knowledge of Lafarge Safety Standards, Advisories & Procedures
• Good knowledge of Lafarge Business Processes.
• Expert Coaching and facilitation skills
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to build learning roadmaps that address current and future skill gaps (e.g., upskilling, reskilling, cross-skilling).
• Ability to navigate complex matrix environments and influence line managers, plant directors, and senior executives
• Working knowledge of cement manufacturing process.
• Working knowledge of equipment operation procedure.
• Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills