Learning & Development Manager - Product & Process

Role Description

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for effective execution of the Operations HR Long Range Plan (LRP) and the Operations L&D LRP to deliver capability to the organization by partnering with assigned facilities to help skill building in the areas of process and product knowledge.

• Partner with Operations, Quality, and R&D leaders to identify and address operational product and process knowledge gaps.
• Design and build content and training programs to help plant training resources with content to build skills/knowledge.
• Partner with R&D and Engineering to support the identification of development opportunities and to roll out national L&D initiatives.
• Ensure that content is available to teach product and process knowledge to prepare plant teams.
• Incorporate process and product knowledge into job skills training.
• Identify training delivery methods and modalities to support initial skill gap closure.
• Responsible for the design, development, and production of training materials and content at each site.
• Develop program to incorporate Certified Trainer Program to build SME level roles at each facility.
• Ensure data points are available to indicate the effectiveness of the training built/delivered.
• Support a continuous improvement culture by partnering with operations leaders.
• Approximately 25% travel required, with more frequent travel in the first year to support projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work and increasing responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in training, education, psychology, business management or related field.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to present ideas, coach and deliver messages related to performance in individual and/or group settings.
• Experience working with and delivering training/information to peers, hourly teams, and management.
• Prefer experience with alternative training methods to enhance the learner experience.
• Experience with content design software (Articulate or similar programs).

Requirements

• Must be able to take complex material and processes and translate that material to an understandable learning method.
• Organization, self-motivation, and capability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to be a trusted advisor and consultative business partner.
• Self-driven and committed to providing the highest level of service.
• Demonstrated expertise in utilization of learning systems.
• Sound knowledge of learning metrics, performance tracking, and process improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of adult learning processes, instructional design techniques, and evaluation methodologies.
• Effective presentation and persuasion skills.
• Supervisory and leadership skills development for frontline supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees.
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met).
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Salary Base Range of $95,234.65 - $148,795.48.
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions).

Company Description

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and create consumer brands everyone knows and loves.

When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.