JOB DETAILS:
The key purpose is to focus on shop floor capability by supporting the SKAP process across the zone. This includes evaluating training effectiveness to ensure financial and time benefits. The role also supports Line and VPO in driving methods aligned with the VPO strategy and ensures efficient administration and planning of L&D interventions, from annual LNA processes to budget development and applying the 70/20/10 principle across all plants.

Key outputs and responsibilities:
Initiate the training and development process
• Get relevant input for training buckets, this is taken from Team room discussions, ITF, Annual Training Plan and all other problem-solving discussion (i.e.5Why's, abnormality reports, walk abouts)
• Collaborate with People Manager and BOP Training Specialist regarding activities on site

• Engage with L&D Specialist 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)

Identify Training Solutions for future Pipeline
• Trainees: 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)

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

VPO Support
• Participation in Pillar meetings where applicable
• KPI / PI cascade to the shopfloor
• Ensure SDCA compliance
• Attend and support problem solving initiatives by identifying coaching opportunities and training gaps
• Assist and support teams through the facilitation of the cascading of the department strategy and KPI/PI’s
• Develop agenda and schedule VPO training sessions for dept/site

VPO Routines
• Post training provide the necessary coaching to Operators and Front Line Managers
• Facilitate and assist in ATO and develop ATO boards where qualified to do so
• Coach level 1 teams on effective problem solving techniques (5Why, Abnormality Report, ITF)
• Plan OWD’s against SOP’s
• Conduct OWD’s where qualified to do so
• Ensure that the development of SOP’s by subject matter experts are continuously completed as per the VPO requirements and SOP’s SWI’s development process
• Coach and train Level 1 employees against new and current SOP’s where the TC is a subject matter expert
• Ensure Training support for VPO team day out by coaching L&D related items
• Coaching and evaluation of visual management boards utilisation
• Audit and health check OWS and AWS
• Attend daily, weekly and monthly meetings as per MCRS
• Attend PCM meeting where required
• Support the Implementing of Autonomous Teams process
• Track and monitor MCLs and SCLs
• Coaching on People and Management Pillar Block and Tools
• Coach shop Frontline by using documented business description and process maps
• ATO (Preparedness, Implementation, Team Empowerment, Tools to complete ATO)

Minimum Requirements
• Min – BSc/HND in Engineering or related discipline
• 3-5 years in a Brewery environment Knowledge of Performance management, L& D and SKAP practices including the evaluation of training

Key Attributes and Competencies:
• Deep technical knowledge
• Knowledge of VPO principles
• Proven training and facilitation skills
• Proactive, independent and high initiative
• Attention to detail
• Methodical record keeper
• Ability to work effectively in teams

• Good communicator
• 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 good business acumen with a professional approach
• Good interpersonal skills