Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems, as well as precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company’s Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including: Data Centers, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected Industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on-site precision chemical cleaning in every State of the Union as well as several projects in Asia, continental Europe, England, Ireland and Mexico.

Astro Pak is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Learning & Development to design, build, and scale enterprise learning programs that strengthen technical capability, leadership development, and workforce readiness across the organization.

This role will lead the development of Astro Pak Academy—our enterprise learning platform focused on accelerating technician readiness, improving operational consistency, developing future leaders, and supporting long-term workforce growth.

This is a builder role for someone who can operate strategically while also executing in a fast-paced, field-based technical services environment.

What You’ll Do

Build & Scale Astro Pak Academy

Lead the design and execution of Astro Pak’s enterprise learning infrastructure, including:

Technician onboarding and new hire ramp programs
Technical skill progression and certification pathways
Advanced technical and operational training
Safety and compliance training initiatives
Leadership development programs for frontline and operational leaders
Career development pathways that support retention and internal mobility

Lead Technical Training Strategy

Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Safety, and field leaders to build practical, field-ready training programs that align with operational realities and business growth needs.

Responsibilities Include

Standardizing technical curriculum, training materials, assessments, and facilitator guides
Supporting consistency across locations while maintaining field practicality
Collaborating with technical SMEs to ensure training accuracy and relevance
Aligning training capacity with recruiting and workforce planning forecasts
Supporting field-based trainers and operational leaders in program delivery
Driving continuous improvement across technical training processes

Build Leadership Capability Across the Organization

Design And Implement Leadership Development Programs For

Project Leaders
Supervisors
Operations Managers
High-potential future leaders

Key Focus Areas May Include

Coaching and performance management
Employee engagement and communication
Leadership accountability
Change leadership
Astro Pak culture and values
Building high-performing teams in operational environments

Develop Learning Systems & Infrastructure

Build Scalable Enterprise Learning Systems And Processes, Including

Learning roadmaps and curriculum libraries
Instructional design standards and blended learning models
Digital learning content and LMS optimization
Certification tracking and reporting systems
KPI dashboards and workforce learning analytics
Program governance and measurement methodologies

Measure Impact & Drive Continuous Improvement

Own Learning Metrics And Program Effectiveness, Including

Technician speed-to-productivity
Training throughput and certification completion
Safety and operational performance outcomes
Leadership readiness and internal promotion rates
Employee retention and workforce capability growth

Use data and operational feedback to continuously improve learning strategy, adoption, and business impact.

What We’re Looking For

8+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Technical Training, Talent Development, or Workforce Development
Experience in field-based or operational environments such as industrial services, manufacturing, construction, or technical services
Proven success in building technical training and leadership development programs
Strong instructional design, program management, and stakeholder partnership skills
Experience working closely with operational leaders and technical SMEs
Willingness to travel regularly to field locations

Preferred Experience

Building internal academies or enterprise learning systems
High-growth or private equity-backed environments
LMS platforms, certification programs, and workforce analytics

The Ideal Candidate

Strategic and highly execution-oriented
Comfortable building programs from the ground up
Credible with operational and field leaders
Passionate about workforce and leadership development
Data-driven, practical, and growth-minded

Key Impact Metrics

Technician ramp time
Certification completion rates
Safety and productivity improvements
Leadership promotion rates
Employee retention and bench strength

Why Join Astro Pak

At Astro Pak, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a growing organization that is investing heavily in its people, operational excellence, and future leadership capability.

This role offers the chance to build something meaningful from the ground up—creating scalable learning programs that directly influence workforce development, technician success, leadership growth, and overall business performance.

You’ll partner with experienced operational leaders, work in a highly collaborative environment, and play a key role in shaping the future of a company committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and long-term growth.

Astro Pak Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), age (40 or older), national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We will reasonably accommodate applicants or employees with disabilities, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.

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