Manufacturing Learning & Development Lead

Ventura Foods

Training Lead at Ventura Foods managing on-the-job training for new hires and cross-training employees. Coaching trainers to ensure high-quality onboarding and skill readiness.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeOntario • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $79,082 - $100,889 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the on‑the‑job training (OJT) experience for new hires and cross‑training employees.
Coach, develop, and hold accountable Certified Trainers to ensure a consistent, high‑quality training experience.
Responsible for the effective utilization and accuracy of the OJT system and the digital skills matrix for their area.
Partner with the Area Manager, Supervisor, and Process Lead to strengthen workforce capability, document Standard Work, and build area bench strength.
Maintain and monitor the digital skills matrix, identifies skills and capacity gaps, and recommends solutions to the Area Manager and Supervisor.
Ensure all training activity is accurately captured in the OJT system and digital skills matrix; provides regular reporting on new‑hire progress, cross‑training status, and skill readiness.
Collaborate with the Process Lead to document, update, and deploy Standard Work, ensuring training materials remain accurate and aligned with current processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated training capability and great communication (written and verbal) skills.
Demonstrated some expertise in at least one area of the manufacturing process.
Demonstrated capability of technical proficiency (Microsoft Suite, Windows operating system, etc).
Minimum: 2-3 years of relevant experience in a training, operations, or supervisory role, ideally within the same or a similar industry.
This experience should include exposure to On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs and familiarity with tools and systems for documenting and tracking training.
Preferred: 4-5 years of experience in a training or lead role within operations or manufacturing.
Experience specifically with cross-training, skills gap analysis, or implementing training documentation would be valuable.
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent. This level of education can be sufficient, especially if paired with strong experience in training or operational roles.
Preferred: Some college coursework, an associate degree, or a relevant certification in training, operations, or workforce development. For example, a certification in workplace training or an industry-recognized credential could indicate added knowledge and credibility.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Employee Assistance Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

On-the-Job Training (OJT)skills gap analysistraining documentationmanufacturing process expertisetechnical proficiencyMicrosoft SuiteWindows operating system

Soft Skills

communication skillscoachingdevelopmentaccountabilitycollaboration

Certifications

certification in workplace trainingindustry-recognized credential