Director of Learning & Technical Training

Lanco

$120K — $145K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Learning & Development or Workforce Development, with 5+ in leadership
  • Demonstrated success in developing technical training and apprenticeship programs
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training needs
  • Experience in manufacturing or technical service environments preferred
  • Strong leadership skills to build high-performing training teams
  • Hands-on experience with LMS/LXP platforms and digital learning tools
  • Proven budget management and cross-functional initiative experience
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in relevant field

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement a learning strategy that aligns with business goals
  • Oversee compliance and technical training to ensure employee safety and effectiveness
  • Lead the aftermarket technical training center for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop training frameworks to enhance technical capability in key roles
  • Collaborate with external partners to create sustainable talent pipelines
  • Manage learning technologies to facilitate a scalable learning environment
  • Measure training effectiveness using data and KPI reporting

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment that values innovation
  • Encouragement of creative solutions to drive organizational impact
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan (401(k)) with company contributions
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance
Full Job Description
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 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 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.

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, 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 technical training strategy while making a direct impact on workforce readiness, leadership development, technical expertise, customer success, and business growth.

Compensation/Benefits

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.

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