Ventura Foods

Learning and Development

• The Director, Learning & Development (L&D) is responsible for designing, leading, and executing the Operations learning strategy for a multi‑site manufacturing organization and oversees all training programs, systems, and capability-building initiatives across a multi-site manufacturing network.
• This role is responsible for building and leading a high-performing L&D team responsible for compliance, program, and system training.
• This role ensures that leaders, frontline supervisors, and hourly employees have the skills, capabilities, and development pathways needed to demonstrate strong leadership and drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• The Director partners closely with Manufacturing VP's, Plant Leaders, HR Business Partners, Safety, Quality, Operations, and Corporate HR Centers of Excellence to build a high‑performance learning culture that supports business growth, talent readiness, and workforce capability.

Director of Operations, Learning and Development

Compliance

• Assume role as Ventura Foods Company Auditor, responsible for auditing VF plants for compliance to HQ and plant policies, programs, and SOPs.
• Auditor will schedule and prepare for audits, conduct audits, prepare and issue reports and monitor follow up RCA and CAPA.
• Role is expected to build and improve the Company Auditing program and standards.
• Auditor also responsible for all aspects of audit preparation and execution for audits conducted at the home plant, including GFSI, SQF, customer and VF Company audits.
• Support cross functional plant audit team as the audit leader and coordinator for RCA and CAPA follow up.
• Audit food safety, quality and HACCP programs for compliance.
• Coordinate daily/weekly/monthly facility audits on a pre-determined schedule.
• Identify gaps and coordinate corrective action initiatives for findings and non-conformances.

Quality Compliance Supervisor

QA Engineer

• Under direct supervision, perform a variety of routine 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 questions
• Learn to accurately test, monitor, and document quality results and process data for products produced
• Using RedZone: Audit, verify and follow up process controls such as weight checks, batch sheets, FSMA 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
• Learn to operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment
• Learn, understand and apply the functionality of the Hold Program
• Maintain and complete files and documentation accurately and timely
• Utilize AS400 and/or JDE computer system for necessary quality functions
• Work toward gaining knowledge and understanding of the crystallizing and tempering process for oils and margarines, the process for mayonnaises, dressings, and sauces production
• 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

QA Tech I

Supervisor

• Oversee the workflow at our facilities
• Focus on meeting production goals, quality, safety, people leadership, engagement, and cost objectives
• Performance management of direct reports including direction setting, accountability, coaching, feedback, performance reviews, development, training, etc.
• Monitor the production process utilizing RedZone and engaging with the area team
• Escalate any production issues per the escalation criteria
• Plan, organize, and delegate work assignments to accommodate departmental schedules
• Ensure administrative tasks are completed including interviewing new potential team members, planning & scheduling, safety reporting, kronos, and other system entries
• Ensure product specifications are met and alert production manager and quality assurance if product quality is in question
• Resolve quality issues through training of personnel and enforcement of standards
• Lead & Participate in continuous improvement projects within supervised area
• Attend specified meetings and provide detailed shift handover information

Production Supervisor

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Manage and direct financial functions of production facility including the annual financial plan, general accounting, manufacturing systems, capital plan and costing.
• Provide ongoing reporting and analysis to local Management staff in support of the company profit and growth objectives.
• Responsible for financial functions and reporting of the manufacturing facility. This includes G/L, AP, Bill of Materials, Timekeeping, Plant Inventory, 3rd Party Warehouses (3PL) and support department interfaces with IT.
• Facilitate monthly closings to meet established closing schedule and provide financial notes that analyze variances and forecast accuracy.
• Develop and track operational reporting metrics that translate into actionable business plans.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to assigned business partners.
• Ensure all financial analysis and operational reporting is to the company standard.
• Review variances on a weekly basis with plants to understand root causes and implement corrective action.
• Manage plant inventory and 3PL Inventory control staff to ensure accurate physical inventory records and management accounting practices are adhered to.
• Engage plant leadership and supervisors to improve transactional discipline to ensure efficient and accurate inventory records in JDE and related EDI files for 3PL are maintained.
• Manage plant finance staff to provide accurate and timely financial data.
• Facilitate the personal growth of accounting staff and provide atmosphere that facilitates a performance culture and promotes job satisfaction.
• Ensure cross training and backup procedures are in place.
• Facilitate annual planning processes.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to establish an operating and capital budgets that promotes growth and reduces costs.
• Drive accountability into the plants to deliver the financial plan.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to forecast and annual financial plans.
• Audit local procedures to insure all programs follow company policies.
• Offer feedback and direction to HQ departments on system or policy improvements required to insure effective results.
• Identify any potential risks and opportunities to the business and drive for improved financial results.
• Promote good project management practices across the plant on capital projects and continuous improvement programs.
• Cultivate a plant culture focused on continuous improvement to create fuel for growth.

Plant Operations Finance Manager

• Provide supervision for the daily efforts in receiving, storing and shipping of all finished products.
• Provide operational support to Sales Coordinator to reconcile any customer complaints that originated out of department.
• Support Distribution team efforts through the effective utilization of manpower, equipment and facilities
• Responsible for the rearrangement of stock layout to best accommodate new product, consolidate existing product and recommend improvements in stock layout which would provide the most efficient flow of work
• Help coordinate, implement, teach and participate in safety program activities to prevent and or reduce accidents.
• Provide all required safety training
• Establish and maintain housekeeping and sanitation practices consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local regulations.
• Conduct monthly inspections to ensure compliance
• Assist the Manager in the evaluation of warehouse duties in areas of shipping, receiving, order selecting and clerical and make recommendations to reduce non-productive effort in order to increase productivity
• Select, hire, train and appraise warehouse personnel to attain the highest standards of service and optimum productivity levels.
• Assure compliance with all published instructions and procedures related to warehousing matters through regular meetings to cover safety, GMPs, etc.
• Ensures inventory accuracy by providing for the routine completion of location audits, ensures outbound orders are audited outside of customer specific requirements, investigates order shipping errors and develops corrective actions where required.
• Oversee the scheduling of all inbound and outbound shipments, maintain logs and prepare documents as necessary.
• Direct the work of shipping office clerical staff
• 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

Distribution Supervisor

Clerk

• Provide administrative support in managing daily scheduling of shipments, branch transfers and receiving
• Provide accurate and timely documentation as needed internally and externally to all departments
• Provide support to management as needed
• Provide guidance and routine direction to all shipping employees while communicating efficiently with other personnel and departments
• Cover for shipping supervisor in their absence
• Participate in the day-to-day activities required to meet the shipping goals by coordinating the staging or loading trucks on a day-to-day basis
• Complete all required paperwork, accurately and timely
• Schedule & coordinate on-the-job training for new employees, by providing orientation and information in correct procedures and techniques
• Schedule all appointments for prepaid and customer leads, working directly with carriers and drivers
• Follow all safety and security policies and procedures
• Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls

Lead Shipping Clerk

Operator

• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at a standard that meets or exceeds all internal and external customer requirements
• Responsible for operating the filling and/or packaging equipment
• Responsible for making minor mechanical repairs and replacement of certain defective parts
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the filler and packing functions of the machine and have the ability to troubleshoot issues and make necessary adjustments in the HMI
• Maintains daily production and quality records, operates the equipment in a safe manner, and keeps the work area clean
• Assists in the training of the production assistants, to assure quality parameters are adhered to, and GMPs and safety rules are followed
• Performs sanitation of filling line equipment including operating the C.I.P. circuits, mixing chemicals in their correct proportions following all safety requirements and wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• 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

Machine Operator – 1st Shift

• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at a standard that meets or exceeds all internal and external customer requirements
• Responsible for operating the filling and/or packaging equipment
• Duties may include, completing daily and weekly P.M.s, adjusting and aligning all primary functions of the machinery
• Responsible for making minor mechanical repairs and replacement of certain defective parts
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the filler and packing functions of the machine and have the ability to troubleshoot issues and make necessary adjustments in the HMI
• Maintains daily production and quality records, operates the equipment in a safe manner, and keeps the work area clean
• Assists in the training of the production assistants, to assure quality parameters are adhered to, and GMPs and safety rules are followed
• Ability to train and evaluate trainees
• Installing and maintaining all information in the product library
• Performs sanitation of filling line equipment including operating the C.I.P. circuits, mixing chemicals in their correct proportions following all safety requirements and wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• 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

Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

• Properly operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and FGs
• Use RF scanner to ensure accurate transactions of product movement
• Inspect pallets to prevent product damage and missing cases
• Complete load sheet and verify code dates and label allergens
• Perform pre-op inspection of forklift before operation
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Forklift Operator

• Responsible for operating the filling and/or packaging equipment
• Completing daily and weekly P.M.s, adjusting and aligning all primary functions of the machinery
• Responsible for making minor mechanical repairs and replacement of certain defective parts
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the filler and packing functions of the machine and have the ability to troubleshoot issues and make necessary adjustments in the HMI
• Maintains daily production and quality records, operates the equipment in a safe manner, and keeps the work area clean
• Assists in the training of the production assistants, to assure quality parameters are adhered to, and GMPs and safety rules are followed
• 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

Machine Operator, 3rd Shift

• Properly operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials
• Use RF scanner for accurate transactions of product movement
• Verify carrier and pallet quantity before loading on truck trailer
• Inspect pallets and trailers for cleanliness and compliance
• Unload packaging and products from trailers
• Complete load sheet and verify code dates

Manager

• Lead, coach, and develop sanitation team including supervisors, leads, sanitors, and sanitation technicians.
• Own the plant's Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), ensuring all tasks are completed, documented, and continuously improved.
• Develop, implement, and validate sanitation SOPs, SSOPs, and cleaning procedures for equipment, tools, and facility infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA, and customer audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records, chemical usage logs, and verification/validation documentation.
• Partner with QA, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure sanitation activities support operational goals.
• Manage sanitation budget, including labor, chemicals, tools, equipment, and contracted services.

Senior Sanitation Manager

• Supporting the implementation of the strategic food regulatory and nutrition labelling regulatory pillars across Ventura Foods.
• Has increasing responsibility in the areas of global regulatory compliance of ingredients and finished products in U.S. and at least two global selling markets (e.g. APAC, EMEA, NA, and LATAM).
• Provides the appropriate regulatory direction to R&D, Legal, Quality, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customers, Co-Manufacturers, Suppliers, Consultants and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of new and existing statutes, Trade Agreements (TA) and regulations at the local, state and federal levels (U.S.) and in global selling markets (e.g. APAC, EMEA, NA, and LATAM).
• Applies this knowledge to interpret and communicate regulatory issues to impacted customers and teams to ensure branded and private label products will be legislatively acceptable.
• Initiates and leads cross-functional regulatory projects and develops the necessary protocol inclusive of labels, standards, procedures, guidance documents and customers' communications in response to assigned selling markets (e.g., APAC, EMEA, NA, and LATAM regulatory rule-making activities.
• Utilizes risk assessments and risk/benefit analyses to determine regulatory risks pertaining to claims, nutritional information, market analyses, branded and private label compliance, ingredients, allergens, food contact packaging materials, production disruptions and supply chain shortages.
• Collaboratively works with cross-functional partners on new business opportunities in assigned global selling markets.
• Utilizes applicable food laws, Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and country permissibility assessments to influence and coach the teams to consider the plausible options to drive the desired business initiatives.
• Juggles multiple priorities as a regulatory subject matter expert, including facilitating knowledge transfer to enhance regulatory capability and capacity.
• Works directly with consultants, suppliers and customers to improve regulatory processes and achieve regulatory and business results.

Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

General

• Perform pre-shift preparation and ensure that all surfaces that will contact product (piping, utensils, vessels) are sanitized and ready for operation
• Record data on the mixer SIS form
• Follow batch sheet without deviation while mixing product. Any deviation must be approved. All deviations recorded on the batch adjustment sheet
• Makes necessary approved adjustments, monitors gauges, equipment and temperatures
• Keep records of batches made, ingredients used, and records processing parameters
• Supply a product sample, as required, to Quality Control (QC) for testing and approval for packing
• Read daily production schedule and process orders in the established sequence
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner and turn in to appropriate personnel, fill out work orders as needed
• Constant communication with spicers, QA and machine operators
• Ensure that machine operators have produced the correct number of cases for each order
• Manage rework to ensure proper rework instructions are followed
• Post operation, housekeeping and closing out a shift properly. Handoff to sanitation or the next shift
• 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

Director of Operations, Learning and Development

Quality Compliance Supervisor

QA Tech I

Production Supervisor

Plant Operations Finance Manager

Distribution Supervisor

Lead Shipping Clerk

Machine Operator – 1st Shift

Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

Forklift Operator

Machine Operator, 3rd Shift

Forklift Operator

Senior Sanitation Manager

Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Mixer