Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ventura Foods is a company that innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. They are seeking a Director of Operations Learning & Development who will be responsible for designing and executing the learning strategy across a multi-site manufacturing organization, ensuring that all employees have the necessary skills and capabilities for operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned to manufacturing operational priorities, including safety, quality, productivity, and leadership capability
- Establish governance for all training programs, including standards, documentation, certification requirements, and audit readiness
- Establish learning metrics, dashboards, and evaluation methods to measure impact and ROI
- Create and maintain Operations learning requirements, training matrices, and capability frameworks for all manufacturing roles
- Conduct regular learning needs assessments and develop training plans accordingly
- Lead, coach, and develop a distributed L&D team supporting both corporate and plant-level learning needs
- Build team capability in instructional design, facilitation, technical training, LMS management and reporting, and change management
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for all L&D team members
- Create a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the L&D function
- Provide ongoing coaching, career development, and succession planning for the L&D team
- Own the full lifecycle of all Operations training programs—from design and development to delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement
- Oversee technical training programs including equipment operation, safety, GMPs, sanitation, quality systems, and standard work. Work in close collaboration with Corporate L&D on the development and execution of leadership development programs for Operations
- Ensure all training content is current, validated, and aligned with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements
- Build and maintain structured onboarding programs for hourly, supervisory, and professional roles
- Implement certification and re‑certification processes for critical roles (operators, maintenance, quality techs)
- Partner with SMEs to develop job‑specific training, work instructions, and skill assessments
- Serve as the owner of Operations Learning systems (i.e.- POKA, Alchemy, Vector), including configuration, governance, reporting, and user experience
- Ensure accurate training records, compliance tracking, and audit readiness
- Oversee the implementation and optimization of digital learning tools (e-learning, microlearning, VR/AR, mobile learning)
- Develop dashboards and analytics to measure training effectiveness, completion rates, and capability gaps
- Standardize training documentation, templates, and digital workflows across all plants
- Serve as a strategic advisor to Mfng VP's, Plant Managers, Trainin Managers, HRBPs, and functional leaders on learning effectiveness
- Build strong relationships across manufacturing sites to understand needs and ensure consistent execution
- Partner with HR, Safety, Quality, and Operations to integrate learning into business processes and performance systems
- Work in collaboration with Corporate L&D to ensure an aligned approach to L&D frameworks and programs
Skills
- In depth knowledge of company's manufacturing process is required
- Management experience, including long and short-term planning and budgeting are required
- Proficient presentation and public speaking skills, organizational and motivational skills are necessary, as is the ability to work autonomously
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Learning & Development, Education, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in L&D, OD, or HR, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial environment
- 5+ years of experience leading a team of L&D professionals
- Demonstrated experience owning training programs and learning systems (LMS, e-learning platforms), preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Degree from accredited college or university with 10 years minimum experience working in an Operations capacity is preferred
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
- Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
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