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 insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lanco Group of Companies seeks a Director of Learning & Technical Training to design and scale workforce capability across operations and corporate functions.

You will lead strategy, compliance, and technical excellence; build leadership pipelines, apprenticeship programs, and leverage LMS/LXP for measurable impact in a manufacturing-focused environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Learning Strategy & Workforce Capability: define and execute a learning strategy aligned with business goals; partner with Operations, Safety, and HR to assess workforce needs and develop sustainable programs
• Drive Compliance & Technical Excellence: oversee safety, regulatory, certification, and technical training programs; lead training center operations for internal and external customers
• Build & Scale Technical Talent: develop skills frameworks and training programs; support apprenticeship and skilled-trade development
• Leverage Learning Technology & Insights: manage LMS/LXP, digital learning tools; measure effectiveness with KPI reporting to inform workforce decisions

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

LMS/LXP

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

LMS/LXP platforms

Digital learning tools

Job description

Director of Learning & Technical Training

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.

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 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, 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.

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