Manufacturing Learning & Development Lead
Ventura Foods
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Ontario • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $79,082 - $100,889 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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