Director of Learning & Technical Training

Socket.dev; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lanco Group of Companies is 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 goes beyond training: it creates leadership pipelines, accelerates time to competency, develops skilled technical talent, and drives operational and customer success through technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Learning & Development, Technical Training, or Workforce Development with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience building technical training, skills development, or apprenticeship programs.
• Ability to partner with Operations, Safety, HR, and subject matter experts to craft practical training.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, equipment-driven, or technical service environments preferred.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a learning strategy aligned with business goals with Operations, Safety, and HR.
• Lead safety, regulatory, certification, and technical training programs and centers.
• Develop skills frameworks and training programs to strengthen technical capability.
• Oversee LMS/LXP and digital learning tools, turning knowledge into scalable resources and measuring impact.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Execution

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

LMS/LXP

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 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 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 technical 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, 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 technical 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 organisational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us 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, colour, 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.