Industrial Learning & Development Manager

Who is Lafarge?

Lafarge Africa PIc is a member of Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd.,  - founded in 1907 and incorporated in China. Huaxin is listed on the Shanghai and on the Hong Kong stock exchanges, and is among the 10 largest cement groups in the world. In addition to cement, Huaxin operates aggregates and ready-mixed concrete as well as waste management businesses, and has its own cement and waste pre-/co-processing equipment manufacturing with proprietary technology. Huaxin is recognized among the world's top manufacturing enterprises and most valuable brands. Lafarge Africa is a publicly quoted company on the Premium Board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions.

Who are Lafarge People?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

About the job

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