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Lanco Group lists this Director of Learning & Technical Training opportunity in markham, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Learning & Technical Training
Job Category : Administrative Support
Requisition Number : DIREC
Full-Time
Locations
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Markham, IL 60428, USA
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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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Worksite address
markham, IL, 60428, US
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