Learning & Development Capability Manager (FMCG/Cosmetics/Ceramics Industry) at Ascentech Services Limited – Ajaokuta, Kogi

Ascentech Services Limited is hiring a full-time Learning & Development Capability Manager in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, to lead training strategy, workforce capability and leadership development. Experience in FMCG, cosmetics or ceramics is mandatory.

Job Summary

The employer seeks an experienced and strategic Learning & Development Capability Manager to lead the organisation’s learning, employee development, and capability-building initiatives.

The ideal candidate must have proven experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Cosmetics, or Ceramics industry, with a strong understanding of workforce development, technical training, leadership development, and organisational capability enhancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation’s Learning and Development strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify employee skill gaps and development requirements.
• Design and coordinate technical, functional, behavioural, and leadership development programmes.
• Develop competency frameworks and structured learning paths for different departments and job levels.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction, coaching, mentoring, and continuous professional development programmes.
• Partner with department heads to identify critical capability gaps and improve workforce performance.
• Manage internal and external training facilitators, consultants, and learning providers.
• Monitor training budgets, resources, and programme effectiveness.
• Establish learning evaluation frameworks and measure training impact on employee performance and productivity.
• Develop succession planning, talent development, and leadership pipeline initiatives.
• Ensure training programmes comply with relevant industry standards, safety requirements, and organisational policies.
• Prepare and present regular L&D reports, training analytics, and capability development updates to management.

Requirements

• BSc / HND in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Education, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certification in HR or Learning & Development (CIPM, CIPD, ATD or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Proven experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or Talent Management.
• Mandatory industry experience in FMCG, Cosmetics, or Ceramics.
• Strong knowledge of training needs analysis, competency mapping, instructional design, and learning evaluation.
• Experience developing and implementing organisational training and capability-building strategies.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, facilitation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong leadership, organisational, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Salary

N1,000,000 monthly.