Director of Learning & Technical Training

Lanco Group of Companies•Markham, IL

10d•$120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, equipment-driven, or technical service environments preferred
Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Business, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Use data and KPI reporting to measure effectiveness and support workforce decisions.