Full-Time
Manager of Technical Training
Posted on 12/2/2025
Vanderlande Industries
5,001-10,000 employees
Baggage handling and parcel sorting automation
No salary listed
Marietta, GA, USA
In Person
Willing to travel domestically up to 75% to North American airport sites.
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- Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Engineering, Technical Education, or related field
- 7+ years in technical training leadership, preferably in airport systems, baggage handling, automated infrastructure, or a relatable industry
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 75% (travel regularly to airport locations within North America)
- Excellent leadership and project management skills
- Proven ability to develop technical curricula and manage multi-site training programs
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
- Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of technical training programs for maintenance and operations staff supporting baggage handling systems (BHS).
- Develop customized curriculum, instructional design, and training delivery, including e-learning, classroom, and hands-on formats.
- Align training content with OEM and non-OEM specifications, airport authority standards, and evolving system technologies.
- Align training development with Toyota Industries standards and methodologies.
- Build and manage a team of trainers, instructional designers, and technical writers.
- Partner with site managers, engineering teams, and the Vanderlande Academy to assess training needs and identify skill gaps.
- Ensure all training programs support and comply with safety and industry standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, ISO, ANSI, NEC).
- Define and track KPIs such as training completion rates, skill assessment outcomes, and operational impact.
- Create and manage a certification program for training and competency assessment.
- Manage the training budget, resources, and vendor relationships.
- Support the onboarding of new hires and the upskilling/retraining of existing staff.
- Lead periodic evaluations and audits of training effectiveness at each site.
- Establish a centralized Learning Management System (LMS) to standardize training deployment, track learner progress, and provide analytics across all airport locations.
- Collaborate with HR and workforce development teams to align training with career path planning and succession strategies.
- Develop and maintain training resources in various media formats to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all learning preferences.
- Integrate feedback loops from trainees and supervisors to continuously enhance content relevance and delivery methods.
- Develop and lead “train-the-trainer” initiatives to scale knowledge transfer efficiently across regions.
- Support client training efforts during system commissioning, upgrades, or handovers to airport authorities.
- Stay current with technological advancements in baggage handling, automation, and training delivery methods to keep content cutting-edge and future-ready.
- Understanding of baggage handling systems, PLCs, CMMS, airport operations, and Toyota Industries Business Practices (preferred)
Vanderlande Industries designs and builds automated logistics systems for baggage handling, parcel sorting, and warehouse inventory management. Its products include conveyors, sortation equipment, and automated material handling systems used by airports, parcel and e-commerce companies. The systems work by moving, sorting, and tracking items through large, integrated conveyors and robotic equipment to automate the flow of bags, parcels, and goods across logistic hubs and airports. Vanderlande differentiates itself through its focus on large-scale, end-to-end airport and warehouse automation, backed by decades of experience and integration with Toyota Industries Corporation, which provides global scale and backing for automated logistics solutions. The company’s goal is to enable efficient, reliable, and scalable movement of people and goods by delivering turnkey automation systems that optimize baggage handling, sorting accuracy, and overall throughput in high-volume environments.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Veghel, Netherlands
Founded
1949
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DHL Express contract installs SPOX sorter first time, go-live September 2026.
- Copenhagen Airport awards 20 automated screening lanes for checkpoint upgrade.
- Kappahl Group selects Fastpick for 34,000m² Swedish logistics center.
What critics are saying
- Siemens Logistics integration fails from cultural clashes, eroding revenues.
- Daifuku's AI sorters displace Vanderlande in 17 of top 20 airports.
- India Centre fails as GreyOrange poaches talent, stalling APAC growth.
What makes Vanderlande Industries unique
- SPOX sorter handles 6,000 items/hour, including 5mm parcels, for DHL Cologne.
- India Innovation Centre in Pune drives AI and autonomous systems globally.
- Siemens Logistics acquisition bolsters baggage and cargo handling expertise.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Company News
Logistics automation co Vanderlande opens India Innovation Centre in Pune. Vanderlande India is the company's second-largest technology hub globally. Vanderlande, a logistics process automation company, has inaugurated its India Innovation Centre in Pune, with a focus on India's engineering, innovation, and technology talent ecosystem. The new centre will serve as a collaborative hub for developing next-generation automation solutions across warehousing, airports, and parcel operations for Vanderlande's global customers.
Vanderlande wins contract to supply SPOX sorter for DHL Express facility in Cologne. DHL Express Germany has awarded Vanderlande a contract to provide automation solutions - including the SPOX sorter - for its new facility in Cologne. The agreement was signed on October 21 at Parcel+Post Expo 2025 in Amsterdam. This will be the first time this sorter has been installed at a DHL facility. Able to sort 6,000 items per hour, SPOX will allow DHL Express Germany to handle a mixed flow of regular and small parcels in the Cologne facility - including those as thin as 5mm. The sorter has been designed and built with sustainability in mind. When components wear out, they can be refurbished and then reintegrated into the system. In addition to the sorter, Vanderlande will provide two chutes, nine truck outfeeds and three van lines. It will also implement its PACE Sort sortation control software. This delivers secure host integration and advanced sortation logic to help manage complex parcel flows. It will reportedly be the first time this software has been installed at a greenfield site for DHL Express. "This contract win reflects DHL's trust in Vanderlande and shows the strength of our longstanding partnership," said Markus Ehrmann, executive managing director of Vanderlande. "We're delighted to be installing SPOX, our unique sorting solution that has been manufactured according to the principles of circularity, and that provides customers with improved flexibility and accuracy." "Vanderlande's solution will allow us to handle the parcel flow with increased efficiency, along with the ability to sort a diverse range of items," added Christian Knieps, director of engineering at DHL Express Germany. "As ever, our team will be working closely with Vanderlande through the installation phase to ensure a seamless integration before go-live, which is set for September 2026."
Vanderlande has been selected by Kmart to automate its new logistics facility at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct in Sydney.
Copenhagen Airport has awarded Vanderlande a contract to deliver 20 automated screening lanes with central image processing as part of a major revamp of its passenger checkpoint process.
T-Hive and Vanderlande are working together to develop an autonomous outdoor baggage handling system, to be used at the airside of Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.