Director of Learning & Technical Training

Lanco Group of Companies; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lanco Group of Companies in the United States seeks a senior leader to design, launch, and scale learning and technical training programs that strengthen workforce capability across operations and corporate functions.

You will lead the learning strategy, oversee safety and compliance training, build apprenticeship pipelines, manage LMS/LXP tools, and translate knowledge into scalable resources with data-driven insights to drive customer success and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience leading Learning & Development in industrial/technical environments.
• Experience with LMS/LXP platforms and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning strategy and workforce capability programs across operations and corporate functions.
• Drive safety, regulatory, and technical training excellence.
• Build and scale apprenticeship and skilled-trade pipelines with external partners.
• Leverage learning technology to deliver scalable resources and KPI-driven insights.

Skills

Leadership

Learning Strategy

Training & Development

Stakeholder Collaboration

LMS/LXP Expertise

Budget Management

Project Management

Communication

Change Management

People Development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LMS/LXP Platforms

Job description

Shape the Future of Workforce Capability at Lanco

At Lanco Group of Companies, our people are our greatest advantage. We are seeking a builder and strategic leader who can design, launch, and scale learning and technical training programs that strengthen workforce capability across our operations and corporate functions.

This role is about more than training. It is an opportunity to build programs that strengthen leadership pipelines, accelerate time to competency, develop skilled technical and industrial talent, and drive operational and customer success through technical expertise.

What You Will Do

Lead Learning Strategy & Workforce Capability

Define and execute a learning strategy aligned with business goals, partnering with Operations, Safety, and HR to assess workforce needs, improve time to competency, develop leadership pipelines, and build sustainable skilled-trade and apprenticeship programs.

Drive Compliance & Technical Excellence

Oversee safety, regulatory, certification, and technical training programs to ensure employees have the skills and knowledge needed to perform safely and effectively. Lead the company's aftermarket service technician's technical training center, providing high-quality product and equipment training for internal teams and external customers while supporting customer success and revenue growth.

Build & Scale Technical Talent

Develop skills frameworks and training programs that strengthen industrial manufacturing capability across critical roles. Partner with Operations and external training institutions to support apprenticeship and skilled-trade development and build a sustainable pipeline of technical talent.

Leverage Learning Technology & Insights

Lead the company's LMS, LXP, and digital learning tools to create a scalable learning environment. Convert operational knowledge, technical procedures, and best practices into accessible learning resources and use data and KPI reporting to measure effectiveness and support workforce decisions.

What You Bring

You lead with Lanco's core values: Live Safe and Secure, Build Relationships, Be Reliable, Be Proactive, and Celebrate Change. You bring:

• 10+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Technical Training, Industrial/Skilled Labor training or Workforce Development, including 5+ years in leadership
• Proven experience developing technical training, skills development, workforce capability, or apprenticeship programs
• Ability to partner with Operations, Safety, HR, and technical subject matter experts to identify needs and develop practical training solutions
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, equipment-driven, or technical service environments preferred
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop high-performing training teams
• Hands-on experience with LMS/LXP platforms, digital learning tools, adoption, and effectiveness measurement
• Proven ability to manage budgets, vendors, training partners, and cross-functional initiatives
• Strong communication, project management, and execution skills with a strategic, customer-focused mindset
• Passion for continuous improvement
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Organizational Development, Business, or related field preferred

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to build and shape Lanco's learning and industrial training strategy while making a direct impact on workforce readiness, leadership development, technical expertise, customer success and business growth.

Compensation/Benefits

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help we stand out from our competitors. The base pay range for this role is $120,000 to $145,000. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lanco is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training, and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.