Ventura Foods

QA Engineer

• Under general supervision, perform a variety of laboratory tests or other laboratory work to help provide top quality and safe products that meet customer requirements and specifications
• Assist plant operations personnel with quality and processing matters
• Test, monitor, and document accurately the quality results and processing data for products produced
• Audit, verify and follow up process controls such as weight checks, batch sheets, HACCP, PCs, plant inspections, receiving, etc.
• Support process variations as they relate to formula adjustments to satisfy customer requirements
• Maintain a high and effective level of communication with all operating departments.
• Assist with training of QA Technician I personnel
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment
• Assure that all sanitation and housekeeping practices are being followed according to expectations, and responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Understand and apply the functionality of the Unshippable Program
• Utilize AS400 and JDE computer system for necessary quality functions
• Maintain and complete files and documentation accurately and timely
• Other duties as assigned

QA Tech II – 1st Shift

• Under general supervision, perform a variety of laboratory tests or other laboratory work to help provide top quality and safe products that meet customer requirements and specifications.
• Assist plant operations personnel with quality and processing matters.
• Test, monitor, and document accurately the quality results and processing data for products produced.
• Audit, verify and follow up process controls such as weight checks, batch sheets, HACCP, PCs, plant inspections, receiving, etc.
• Support process variations as they relate to formula adjustments to satisfy customer requirements.
• Maintain a high and effective level of communication with all operating departments.
• Assist with training of QA Technician I personnel.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment.
• Assure that all sanitation and housekeeping practices are being followed according to expectations, and responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls.
• Understand and apply the functionality of the Unshippable Program.
• Utilize AS400 and JDE computer system for necessary quality functions.
• Maintain and complete files and documentation accurately and timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

QA Tech II – 2nd Shift

Producer

• To produce and control all phases of production at facility to achieve profit, growth, quality and safety goals in an union environment
• To meet or exceed any external audits and internal audits
• To insure product quality, customer service and meet or exceed standard costs, while operating within fixed overhead budgets while providing ethical leadership to supervisors and union employees
• Produce quality product that meets or exceeds food safety standards and specifications determined by Ventura Foods or outside regulating agencies (FDA, USDA, or County Health Dept.)
• Insure that production is at a level and is scheduled to consistently meet both customer service and Ventura Foods' distribution point requirements
• Oversee all phases of the production process and review all maintenance needs within the department with the Maintenance management staff
• Work with the Maintenance Department in controlling the R&M budget in this area and supporting the PM Program
• Manage and drive the SIS Program through the department to insure that production standards are consistently met or exceeded while producing a consistently high quality product
• Assist the Safety Program to meet goals established by Ventura Foods
• Teach, train, improve techniques utilized by subordinates and the general workforce by developing standard operating procedures
• Meet or exceed any and all external audits leading the internal audit groups and provide better QM techniques
• Initiate, investigate, justify, prepare, implement and assist on all capital investments in the production facility
• Maintain good employee morale, insure positive and accurate communications, initiate creative ideas, and encourage progressive thinking from all supervisors and hourly employees
• Manage and control facility equipment to ensure we meet all environmental regulations of the Federal, Sate and local governments
• Oversee all aspects of sanitation
• Ensure correct product changeover and cleaning practices are being followed and that all GMP kosher and customer sanitation, quality and production requirements are met at all times
• Participate in preparation of standard costs for each product produced and in fixed overhead budgets
• Meet or operate below established standard costs while operating within or below fixed overhead budgets

Production Manager

• Conduct microbiological analysis on raw ingredients and finished products to determine their compliance with specifications.
• Follow up with the first line action steps as necessary (product hold, vendor contacts, releasing product, etc.)
• Notify QA Manager when a product is out of specification or when a potential problem exists.
• Interact with the purchasing, production and warehouse managers to resolve problems
• Maintains microbiological lab equipment and supplies.
• Oversees calibration of critical laboratory equipment to ensure conformity to standards.
• Assures that media are prepared in a timely manner.
• Prepares media for microbiological testing use
• Assures microbiological records are current and accurate
• Provide support to the Senior Microbiologist in conducting inspections and testing to assess the sanitary state of the processing areas and reports results to management.
• Monitors cleaning and sanitation activities of the sanitation crew to assure compliance with established procedures.
• Provide support to the Senior Microbiologist in making and executing recommendations based on the analysis for remedial action.
• Provide support to the QA sanitation supervisor on allergen validations
• Provide assistance to the Senior Microbiologist working with Research and Development in assessing new product stability, risk factors and conducting challenge studies.
• Provide assistance to the QA Manager and Senior Microbiologist in conducting investigative studies
• Assist the Senior Microbiologist in providing microbiology trainings to the HACCP team.
• Assist in validating HACCP compliance for new lines.
• Maintain knowledge base of new technologies in microbiology
• Conduct microbiological analysis on finished products and environmental swabs for other locations to determine compliance with company or customer specifications.
• Convey environmental results to VP Quality Assurance in a timely manner
• Assure that all sanitation and housekeeping practices are being followed according to expectations, and responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned; travel may be required

QA Microbiologist

• Supervisor Quality Assurance - Supplier Quality Team - is responsible for leading the Supplier Quality Team as the technical liaison between Ventura Foods and Suppliers, Co-Manufacturers/Packers, 3rd party network, and the plants.
• Provide key support in leading the Supplier Approval program, including development and execution of a Supplier Risk Assessment, Supplier/Co-Man/Co-Packer Auditing, and the Supplier Non-Conformance Database.
• Communicate with Suppliers/Co-Mans/Co-Packers directly and in partnership with Procurement to resolve escalated issues.
• Support the Supply Chain Quality Manager in quality, food safety and related technical areas to provide compliance support between suppliers and Ventura Foods.
• Manage the workflow of SQEMs, incorporating new suppliers, co-manufacturers/co-packers, and 3PLs into the system, and lead the execution and optimization of TraceGains.
• Develop and maintain systems, databases, processes and/or tools as needed to optimize Supplier Quality, Customer Quality or Supply Chain Quality functions.
• Develop SOPs as necessary to ensure continued Supplier, Co-Man/Packer, 3PL Quality.
• Collaborate, educate, and train staff, operations management, and leadership relating to Supplier quality.
• Keep Ventura Foods current on all regulations and FSMA requirements including FSVP.
• Must be willing to travel to plants, suppliers, Co-Manufacturers/Co-Packers, 3PLs, customers, and other company or industry related events.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Human Resources

• Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Generalist (HRG) is an internal resource on employment matters, ensuring adherence to legislation, company policies, CBA's, and other matters related to staffing and performance.
• Will manage day-to-day HR operations including full-cycle recruiting, assist with timekeeping and payroll coordination, employee relations, payroll investigations under guidance, total rewards programs, performance and talent management, employee practices and procedures.
• The HRG will coordinate engagement initiatives and support employee recognition efforts.
• Will administer and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA and company leave policies.
• Serve as an internal consultant to supervisors and employees on issues that affect performance and business relationships.
• Foster a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by leadership of Ventura Foods.
• Support Department Managers and Supervisors in the execution of the HR people strategy to drive improve site efficiency and performance, with the goal of high engagement and low turnover.
• Manage overall performance, management and people planning, and employee engagement efforts.

Human Resources Generalist

Accounting Manager

• To assist the Customer Accounting Supervisor
• Manage and collect promptly outstanding accounts receivable balances while maintaining the goodwill of our customers
• Evaluate held orders, and contact customers as needed to enable expeditious release of orders
• Responsible for various accounts receivable functions which may require research and reconciliation
• Institute and maintain a deduction log that will formally track all customer deductions and the status of each deduction
• Prepare monthly report to explain deduction findings. This will include interpreting and resolving accounts receivable problems associated with these deductions
• Research all credit, debit memos and unapplied cash for accuracy including identification of unauthorized deductions
• Provide current status of customer accounts, to include status of outstanding balances, repayments or other analytical reports as requested
• Under the direction of the Customer Accounting Supervisor, enter all A/P check requests via AS400 or TPMS system according to established procedures
• Under the direction of the Customer Accounting Supervisor, use written and telephone contact with customers to dispute invalid deductions, receive payment information on invalid short pays or requesting back up

Accounting Coordinator

• Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, the HR Generalist is an internal resource on employment matters, ensuring adherence to legislation, company policies and other matters related to staffing and performance
• Manage day-to-day HR operations including full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, investigations under guidance, total rewards programs, performance and talent management, employee practices and procedures, coordinating site training and development programs, maintaining HR records, supporting change management and employee communications
• Coordinate engagement initiatives and support employee recognition efforts
• Administer and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA and company leave policies
• Serve as an internal consultant to supervisors and employees on issues that affect performance and business relationships while fostering a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by leadership of Ventura Foods
• Manage overall performance, management and people planning, and employee engagement efforts
• Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies, including those related to safety, anti-harassment, and accident/incident reporting
• Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for facility; monitoring to ensure proper implementation and interpretation
• Maintain accurate employee records, manage HRIS data, and process related documentation
• Oversee personnel record keeping related to new hire, employee review, promotions, transfers, employee benefits, separations and exit interviews
• Regularly walk the manufacturing floor to build relationships, understand workplace dynamics, and serve as a visible and approachable HR point of contact, with the goal of addressing employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and conduct investigations while maintaining a positive work environment
• Manage special projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Engineering Manager

• Helps to identify, manage, and recommend production processes for new and existing product technologies in the core categories (Shortenings, Oils, Margarines, Mayonnaise, Dressings, and Sauces) for the company as well as adjacent core categories.
• Will also include optimization of processes.
• Working closely with QA, Plant Operations, Engineering, and R&D teams, develops, and expands the capabilities for the company through planned research and testing at the bench, pilot plant, and manufacturing levels.
• This includes managing the 15-batch test run reviews for specification results, statistical analysis and finalizing formula specifications and processes.
• Along with cross-functional team members will identify strategic growth opportunities in processing technologies.
• Must manage and coordinate one or more major project activities that impact one or all of the Ventura Foods business channels.
• Included are: Foodservice, Industrial Ingredients, Consumer Products, and Export.
• Along with other technical managers participates with business groups in developing strategy to meet business goals as it relates to volume and variable margin expectations.
• Manages the identification, development, and application of new hypotheses and/or technologies that can affect core business capabilities or result in new competencies and/or opportunities.
• May include technical training to Operations, R&D, and Engineering staffs.
• Keeps abreast of current engineering and scientific developments in areas of interest.
• May recommend Patent action.
• Reviews and manages appropriate portion of budget as it relates to group function.
• Responsible for project tracking, documentation, and reporting as it relates to internal project launches.
• Verify processes for hand-offs to R&D and Mfg teams.
• Responsible for the development of project management and overall managerial capabilities for self and (if applicable) subordinates.
• May represent group, and/or company at industry events.

Process Development – Engineering Manager

Business Analyst

• Define, gather, implement business requirements and support business users for ERP solutions
• Lead and guide the ERP Business Analyst team and functional consultants to analyze, design, document, test and deploy business requirements
• Collaborate with development and other support areas and act as liaison between functional and technical resources
• Perform business system analysis, workflow analysis, and problem solving
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation for business processes and functional specifications
• Define system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding
• Provide guidance on day-to-day problem solving, design, UAT test scenarios, and technical skills
• Communicate effectively with executive management on critical projects

Principal ERP Business Analyst

Bookkeeper

• Administration and processing of payrolls for the Company; work through and with payroll staff of the Company’s plants to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely payrolls for all employees.
• Provide guidance and direction to the Company in all matters dealing with payroll administration, processing requirements, reporting and payroll tax requirements, and accounting requirements.
• Process and review payroll data, including new hires, terminations status changes, timecards and deductions.
• Will be in charge of processing end-to-end payroll operations for weekly or bi-weekly payrolls.
• Validate and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy before disbursement.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and timekeeping issues; serve as the initial point of contact for all inquiries and investigations.
• Run appropriate queries/reports to balance and verify data with each pay period between ADP reports and Workforce Management.
• Prepare and post monthly general ledger entries for staff accountants.
• Prepare manual checks as required for employee terminations or payroll adjustments.
• Verify and balance all payroll registers for 11 pay groups in an excel spread sheet for journal entry.
• Prepare special entries for fiscal year-end and complete special projects such as 401k reconciliation for quarterly and year-end.
• Responsible for vacation accrual maintenance and distribution for hourly employees and making timely 401(k) transmittal deposits.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance and Benefits teams to ensure proper flow of payroll-related information and provide ad hoc reporting.
• Monitor and stay up to date with any CBA updates for pay groups with union employees and coordinate changes/calculations/deductions in systems.
• Work with staff Accountants to meet payroll postings (cash taxes, garnishments, gift cards and 401k reconciliation) and research discrepancies to achieve compliance and W-2 accuracy.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state and local wage and hour laws.

Payroll Associate

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Preparation and analysis of Financial Results
• Preparation and coordination of the presentation to the Board of Directors
• Historical trend analysis
• Report on Key Financial performance metrics
• Analyze financial ratios and communicate insights to Senior leadership
• Adhoc Financial Analysis, modeling & presentations
• Review business changes and prepare the financial analysis associated with the changes and make recommendations based on cost, level of effort, and benefits
• Update and maintain the cost savings actuals / estimates associated with fuel for growth initiatives
• Work with key business partners to prepare capital models submitted through the RFE process and ensure all benefits are documented and verified
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking studies by platform / line
• Support Sales and Operations partners with product cost analysis based on business environment / volumes
• Identify and implement process efficiencies to reporting and analysis
• Partner with Information Systems to improve current financial systems
• Develop Financial Models that will streamline analysis and reporting

Financial Analyst

• Under general supervision, perform a variety of laboratory tests or other laboratory work to help provide top quality and safe products that meet customer requirements and specifications
• Test, monitor, and document accurately the quality results and processing data for products produced
• Audit, verify and follow up process controls such as weight checks, batch sheets, HACCP, PCs, plant inspections, receiving, etc.
• Support process variations as they relate to formula adjustments to satisfy customer requirements
• Assist plant operations personnel with quality and processing matters
• Maintain a high and effective level of communication with all operating departments
• Assist with training of QA Technician I personnel
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment
• Assure that all sanitation and housekeeping practices are being followed according to expectations
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Understand and apply the functionality of the Unshippable Program
• Utilize AS400 and JDE computer system for necessary quality functions
• Maintain and complete files and documentation accurately and timely
• Other duties as assigned

QA Tech II

Accountant

• Ensures the integrity of Company's General Ledger and Financial Statements by recording, verifying, consolidating and entering transactions in accordance with company policy and accounting principles.
• Actively assesses opportunities to continually enhance the close to report process, including systems-based improvements and procedural updates to build on making the close to report process more efficient and transparent.
• Perform month-end closes, flux analysis, monthly and quarterly reporting with a focus on consolidated fixed asset, intangible, and equity rollforward.
• Ensure the translations of subsidiaries trial balances is accurate.
• Reconcile and analyze all intercompany accounts and transactions.
• Review and post capital expenditure journal entries and review for appropriateness; assist with fixed asset support schedules (depreciation, disposals, roll forwards, etc.).
• Reconcile and analyze all inventory in-transit and inventory-finish goods payable accounts.
• Prepare and assist in external audit, tax reporting and other regulatory requirements for the consolidated and statutory audits.
• Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide support to Finance Leaders and other accountants within the department and act as a liaison between the plant and headquarters.

Senior Accountant

Project Manager

• The role of the Senior Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
• Responsible for managing the overall performance and delivery of complex, large/cross-functional projects that range up to $10M; including scope, schedule, risk, issues and budget
• Define project scope, resourcing, budgets and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors/partners
• Lead multiple cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to ensure successful delivery of projects within scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead and manage Project/Program Steering Committee
• Lead and manage proposals (RFPs) as applicable
• Lead detailed project planning, risk/issue management, stakeholder communication, governance, and compliance while strategically managing project portfolios
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential roadblocks to ensure successful project outcomes
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
• Track and report team hours, costs and budget on a regular basis
• Manage Vendors and related contracts
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team for quality
• Develop and maintain standard project artifacts - project plans, agendas, risks, action items lists and ensure established processes are followed
• Ensure that issues and risks are identified, understood early and dealt with in a manner that mitigates surprises, risk to scope, cost, and schedule
• Measure project results and monitor key performance indicators to ensure objectives are met
• Creates and communicates status reporting at all levels. Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Manager, IT Project Management

Account Manager

• Responsible for the sale of Ventura Foods branded portfolio of products to existing and new Regional Chain accounts.
• Manage and grow the volume and variable margin within specified territory and account list.
• Responsible for attaining sales objectives, including focus on all key initiatives set by the company.
• Develop, manage and grow both existing and potential new Regional Chain accounts within specified territory, leveraging the use of key internal systems: Velocity (CRM – AKA Salesforce) and Forge (pricing contract management).
• Provide strategic direction to Chain broker selling partners to maximize sales efforts including: developing operating models for account interaction, targeting, new product launch support/execution, communication of pricing, and utilization of agency resources (culinary, test kitchen, etc.).
• Efficiently organize, manage, and facilitate internal resources including Culinary, R&D, QA, Marketing (Category, Customer, Digital), Customer Solutions, and Risk Management/Commodity team to deliver best in class, customized customer solutions.
• Effectively work with internal pricing teams (commodity and value added) to support new product pricing and contract renewals/Forge updates.
• Manage expenses including T&E budget, sample approval, and operator annual marketing event participation.

Foodservice Regional Account Manager

Vice President

• Lead and optimize the company's total logistics operations, overseeing distribution & transportation services
• Plan and coordinate transportation carriers and 3rd party warehousing providers with operational and fiscal responsibility
• Act as Supply Chain liaison to customers for logistics initiatives, efficiency improvements, and Joint Business Planning
• Build cross-functional relationships with Commercial, Manufacturing, Planning, and IT leaders to advance initiatives
• Develop, direct, and ensure execution of Logistics operations, programs, and strategy to support current and future growth
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics team and implement training programs
• Oversee company's distribution network (owned warehouse + 3P/L's) and optimize deliveries, productivity, cost, inventory, network, manpower, and workflows
• Collaborate with S&OP for forward planning of Logistics requirements
• Own Service Standards initiative and ensure implementation and sustainment
• Develop annual inbound/outbound transportation and external warehousing budgets and manage vendor negotiations and performance
• Ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols

Vice President, Logistics

Full-stack Engineer

 Administer and support JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (CNC) environments across development, test, and production systems.
 Integrate and manage database, web servers, and application servers related to JD Edwards.
 Setup and administer different environments (Dev, QA, UAT, PROD) in AWS cloud using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible.
 Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure) with a focus on high availability, scalability, and cost optimization.
 Perform package builds, deployments, object management, create and manage environments path codes and instances.
 Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions,ArgoCD.
 Deploy and manage serverless, instances and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/GKE/AKS) in production.
 Monitor and optimize performance of server manager, DB, WebLogic, Deployment server instances, BI publish server.
 Monitor and troubleshoot AWS environments using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, Splunk, or ELK Stack.
 JDE Administration of security, print, batch queues and performance monitoring.
 Manage user security, roles, and permissions across JDE environments.
 Automate security practices (DevSecOps) using Snyk, Checkov, Trivy, or similar tools in the pipeline and also manage security in AWS cloud infrastructure.
 Schedule and manage UBE jobs, handle batch queues, and monitor job performance.
 Apply ESUs, ASUs, Updates and Service Pack upgrades.
 Perform JDE tools and application upgrades, patching, ESUs, and impact analysis.
 Ensure backup, DR (Disaster Recovery), patching, and security practices are followed rigorously using tools like Ansible (Software deployments).
 Troubleshoot issues related to CNC architecture, deployment servers, and middleware.
 Participate in on-call rotations, root cause analysis, and post-mortem processes.
 Maintain system documentation, disaster recovery plans, and backup procedures.
 Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth code integration and deployment.
 Collaborate with functional, technical, and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal ERP performance and stability.
 Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with Jira and ITIL change management process using Service Now.
 Understanding the current application architecture, ESU and service pack releases, functionality, and other CNC components.
 Understanding of networking, firewalls, DNS, load balancers, and Linux internals.

Senior Software Engineer

Operations

• Guides the Operations ERP and related applications; defines platform roadmap and priorities across Order to Cash, Operations, SCM, Architecture, Data, Stakeholders.
• Product Management of ERP (JDE, AS400, Oracle Fusion etc.) and Operations (rfSmart, Bottomline, etc.) with integrations to other apps.
• Builds and implements strategies around customer engagement, data insights, and digital channels.
• Manages vendor resources and cross-functional stakeholder relationships; ensures alignment with business goals.
• Maintains ERP/Operations solution architecture documentation; handles upgrades, data migrations, and reporting.
• Oversees security, release updates, and health checks; guides Cloud data architecture for Operations and SCM.
• Leads a team of administrators, developers, analysts, and coordinators; ensures skills development and delivery.
• Seeks continuous improvement, adheres to SDLC and Agile practices; up to 10% travel.

QA Tech II – 1st Shift

QA Tech II – 2nd Shift

Production Manager

QA Microbiologist

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Human Resources Generalist

Accounting Coordinator

Human Resources Generalist

Process Development – Engineering Manager

Principal ERP Business Analyst

Payroll Associate

Financial Analyst

QA Tech II

Senior Accountant

Manager, IT Project Management

Foodservice Regional Account Manager

Vice President, Logistics

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Manager, Applications - Operations