Associate Director of Operations Training & Development

Praxair • Burr Ridge, IL

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About The Position

The Associate Director of Operations Training & Development will lead the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of LGUS’s Operations and Safety training programs. A key focus of this role is overseeing the operations of national training centers and managing the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring seamless scheduling, documentation, and participant support across all locations.
The Associate Director will also manage a team of training professionals and collaborate cross-functionally to build a robust talent pipeline, strengthen technical and leadership capabilities, and support the long-term growth of LGUS’s workforce. This includes responsibility for technical (TTOP), leadership (LTOP), and hydrogen (HYTOP) training programs, which are essential components of the company’s workforce development strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in technical education, engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years in training program design and management.
• Proven success in workforce development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience leading teams and managing enterprise training systems.
• Strategic Thinking
• Program Execution & Scalability
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leadership & Technical Development
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Safety & Compliance
• Ability to travel ~30%25

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Operation Training Team Management:
• Manage a team of 3-5 employees.
• Oversee training development projects, prioritization and scheduling.
• Provide input on budget and monitor spending.
• Implement processes to improve project management and communication within the team.
• National Training Centers:
• Ensure that processes and documentation used to manage centers are applied and up to date.
• Oversee annual class scheduling process and catalog updates.
• Respond to employee and participant concerns.
• LMS Management:
• Oversee training assignments, reporting, impact of upgrades and changes, use of vendor products.
• Troubleshoot issues and Initiate needed improvements.
• Ongoing maintenance of new and updated web-based courses.
• Advise on LMS course structures and course frequencies.
• Leadership & Technical Programs Strategy & Development:
• Develop and implement training programs and strategies that support technical capability building and leadership development.
• Lead the design and evolution of TTOP, LTOP, and HYTOP to meet emerging business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and align programs with talent pipeline goals.
• Oversee initiatives that cultivate SMEs in hydrogen technology, advanced engineering, and plant operations.
• Ensure training content reflects current technologies, industry trends, and LGUS operational processes.
• Leadership & Technical Program Management & Delivery:
• Direct the creation and deployment of engaging, scalable training modules across LGUS locations.
• Partner with SMEs to ensure content quality, relevance, and alignment with operational excellence.
• Leverage modern tools and delivery methods to enhance accessibility and impact.
• Establish and track metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, knowledge retention, and workforce readiness.
• Analyze feedback and outcomes to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure training initiatives support long-term business objectives.
• SH&E Support:
• Management of training courses, identify updates needed, and creation of new course.
• Respond to roster entry tool issues and initiate needed improvements.
• Orient new SH&E managers and specialists to training databases and reporting.
• Manage the LGUS safety meetings and other training-related information to SH&E.
• Maintain SH&E training site and NESO launch pad.
• Training Development:
• Oversee vendor conversion of web-based courses and upload into LMS.
• Prioritize, plan and develop new or edited safety content (instructor-led, web-based, etc.)

Benefits

• Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director