Training Controller - Site at International Breweries

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to provide a specialized and effective training and development service & solution to the team, focusing on skills acquisition and performance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Initiate the training and development process:

• Get relevant input for training buckets, this is taking from Team room discussions, ITIF, Annual Training Plan and all other problem-solving 
• discussion i.e. 5Why's, abnormality reports, walkabouts.
• Collaborate with People Manager and VPO Manager regarding activities onsite
• Engage with People Business Partner regarding suitable solutions where the training solution does not exist/not part of the Annual Training Calendar
• Consolidate departmental training needs by reviewing L&D inputs e.g. PDP as input to the annual LNA / budgeting process.

Prepare for training

• Coordinate the logistics of the required training and ensure relevant candidates are present and available
• Request Purchase Order requests from the NOCC L&D Services team for external training as per the signed off LNA
• Obtain approval from Zone L&D Specialist for costs not included in the LNA

Implement the learning process:

• Effective use of SOP’s
• Execution of the SOP’s are relevant and effective, use the as training aid), track and check whether people are people being trained against SOP, identify gaps in SOP and ensure Line Manager updates the SOP document)
• Draw on the expertise of SME's to run learning programmes
• Ensure all training completed is captured in Training Bucket and registers are completed
• Ensure all training registers and events are recorded via NOCC L&D Services
• Adapt training programme to meet the needs of the team / plant / audience i.e. run 2-day programme over a two-week period with short intervals
• Conducts a quality assurance of Visual Boards by engaging with Line Managers / HOD’s

Evaluate the effectiveness of training and develop ROI report:

• Complete the Level 1 evaluations for formal classroom training, analyse the results and develop actions that will improve training effectiveness

Monitor and Support SKAP:

• Assist Line Manager to develop annual SKAP plan for team
• Monitor weekly / monthly adherence to plan
• Support Line Manager to schedule formative and summative assessments
• Identify SME Assessors and ensure an adequate pool of assessors in the plant
• Administration of SKAP Management system by ensuring information is accurate (Line Manager captures the assessment result, TC quality assures)

Drive Competence of Future pipeline leaders:

• Conduct monthly check in with trainee to identify opportunities for trainee to attend training as per the planned training bucket
• Line Manager responsible to report on progress, driving the trainee programme progress
• Apprentices: Ensure Apprentice training solutions are included in the training bucket, identify opportunities for apprentice to attend training as per the planned training bucket
• Learnerships: Coordinate of the Learnership Programme
• Department coordination of any ABInBev training requirements (i.e.VPO etc)

Training Progress Reported, Action plans in place to address gaps:

• Ensure the relevant KPI's are reported against weekly and monthly routines
• Communicate and share with relevant stakeholders on site

Minimum Requirements

• BSc or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Relevant Technical Qualification / Diploma
• Desirable but not Essential- Learning & Development Practitioner Tertiary Qualification
• 3-5 years in a Packaging environment

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Positive attitude with high energy levels
• Self-motivated with strong self-management bias
• Team player with ability to influence and communicate at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure, yet maintaining high attention to detail
• Ability to operate independently, demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, sensitivity and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Good business acumen with a professional approach
• Good interpersonal skills