Director of Learning & Technical Training
The Lanco Group, Markham, IL, United States
Director of Learning & Technical Training
Shape the Future of Workforce Capability at Lanco
At Lanco, 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 transform how our workforce, leaders, and customers gain skills, knowledge, and confidence.
This role is about more than training. It is an opportunity to build a high-performance learning culture that strengthens leadership pipelines, accelerates time to competency, and drives operational and customer success through technical expertise.
What You Will Do Lead Strategy and Workforce Capability You will define and execute a learning strategy that aligns with business goals and strengthens workforce readiness. Working closely with Operations, Safety, and HR, you will build programs that reduce time to competency, develop leadership pipelines, and ensure a sustainable flow of skilled talent. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating new programs and frameworks from the ground up.
Drive Compliance and Technical Excellence You will ensure safety and regulatory training is practical and effective as well as compliant. You will oversee Lanco's technical training center, designing programs that give employees and customers deep product knowledge, improve performance, and elevate service excellence.
Leverage Technology and Insights You will modernize learning through our LMS and Learning Experience Platform (LXP), creating a scalable digital learning ecosystem. By converting operational knowledge into accessible content and using data insights, you will help leaders make smarter decisions and continuously improve workforce performance.
What You Bring You lead with Lanco's core values: Live Safe and Secure, Build Relationships, Be Reliable, Be Proactive, and Celebrate Change.
10+ years of experience in Learning and Development, Technical Training, or Workforce Development with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience building programs, frameworks, or processes that drive workforce capability
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or equipment-driven environments preferred
Track record managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional initiatives
Hands‑on experience with LMS and LXP platforms, including adoption and measuring effectiveness
Ability to influence and partner with Operations, Safety, and HR leaders
Strategic vision with strong execution skills
Customer‑focused mindset and passion for continuous improvement
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Business, or related field preferred
Why This Role Matters This role sits at the intersection of people, performance, and innovation. You will build and scale Lanco's learning culture, directly impacting workforce readiness, leadership strength, customer success, and revenue.
Join Us If you are passionate about building capability, scaling knowledge, and creating high-impact learning programs in a dynamic, operations-driven environment, this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact.
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.
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, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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At Lanco, 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 transform how our workforce, leaders, and customers gain skills, knowledge, and confidence.
This role is about more than training. It is an opportunity to build a high-performance learning culture that strengthens leadership pipelines, accelerates time to competency, and drives operational and customer success through technical expertise.
What You Will Do Lead Strategy and Workforce Capability You will define and execute a learning strategy that aligns with business goals and strengthens workforce readiness. Working closely with Operations, Safety, and HR, you will build programs that reduce time to competency, develop leadership pipelines, and ensure a sustainable flow of skilled talent. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating new programs and frameworks from the ground up.
Drive Compliance and Technical Excellence You will ensure safety and regulatory training is practical and effective as well as compliant. You will oversee Lanco's technical training center, designing programs that give employees and customers deep product knowledge, improve performance, and elevate service excellence.
Leverage Technology and Insights You will modernize learning through our LMS and Learning Experience Platform (LXP), creating a scalable digital learning ecosystem. By converting operational knowledge into accessible content and using data insights, you will help leaders make smarter decisions and continuously improve workforce performance.
What You Bring You lead with Lanco's core values: Live Safe and Secure, Build Relationships, Be Reliable, Be Proactive, and Celebrate Change.
10+ years of experience in Learning and Development, Technical Training, or Workforce Development with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience building programs, frameworks, or processes that drive workforce capability
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or equipment-driven environments preferred
Track record managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional initiatives
Hands‑on experience with LMS and LXP platforms, including adoption and measuring effectiveness
Ability to influence and partner with Operations, Safety, and HR leaders
Strategic vision with strong execution skills
Customer‑focused mindset and passion for continuous improvement
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Business, or related field preferred
Why This Role Matters This role sits at the intersection of people, performance, and innovation. You will build and scale Lanco's learning culture, directly impacting workforce readiness, leadership strength, customer success, and revenue.
Join Us If you are passionate about building capability, scaling knowledge, and creating high-impact learning programs in a dynamic, operations-driven environment, this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact.
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.
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, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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