Ventura Foods

Manager

• Ensure compliance with, and improvement of EHS programs that meet federal, state and local regulatory requirements including, but not limited to: chemical safety, confined space entry, electrical safety, contractor EHS management, industrial hygiene, LOTO, PPE, PSM, industrial and office ergonomics, storm water pollution prevention, hazardous waste management, air emissions management and wastewater treatment.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise on requirements of EHS regulations, keeping local management informed of legislative updates and the necessary actions.
• Develop and implement plans, programs, processes and documented procedures for incident-free operations and reduction of risk.
• Identify trends in incidents and near miss reports, ensure actions are completed to address root causes.
• Oversee and enhance application of incident investigation process and lessons learned.
• Maintain the site EHS management system to be current and accurate.
• Integration of OHSA's 18001 & ISO 14001 principles into site management system.
• Active member of the plant management team including active participation in committee meetings.
• Work with site leadership team to develop and maintain waste minimization efforts and spill prevention practices.
• Identify and/or conduct EHS-related training.
• Responsible for coaching/developing/managing/appraising EHS team members.
• Oversee and enhance behavior-based safety processes including promotion of concepts and teaching.
• Develops and assists in the implementation of security guidelines for VF and implements improvement plans that include customer and supplier interface.
• Provides technical and regulatory input to proposed capital projects and facilities expansions including property protection recommendations.
• Must be able to function across multiple business units upholding business alignment and maximizing integration as well as global strategies in the EHS goals, objectives, planning and execution.
• Responsible for assuring compliance with 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.

Manufacturing EHS Manager

Project Manager

• Act as a critical team member supporting the Sales Project Commercialization System (PCS), helping to accelerate project delivery, provide guidance on complex initiatives, and drive speed-to-market execution excellence to enhance and improve the customer experience.
• Provide subject matter expertise and serve as a center of excellence resource for the Sales team across Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Provide expert oversight and support within the forecasting and inventory planning process to help ensure alignment between customer demand, supply capabilities, and contractual commitments.
• Proactively identify, communicate and help lead cost savings opportunities through strategic collaboration with Sales Manager, Customer and internal stakeholders such as Supply Chain and Revenue Management.
• Proactively communicate with Sales and customers regarding anticipated disruptions or significant supply issues, including root cause and resolution plans.
• Ensure continuity for customer with communication, project execution, and overall support during transition periods.

Senior Commercialization Project Manager

Engineer

• Develop, lead, execute, sustain, and standardize major process improvement projects.
• Mentoring plant leadership on process improvement projects.
• Engaging the teams on the CI mindset and helping the entire area start to shift the mindset to more lean manufacturing.
• The Opex Engineer will be the administrator of the RedZone program and provide orientation to new hires on the RedZone program.
• The Process Lead will also develop, coordinate, and train employees in various lean/sigma manufacturing techniques.
• Daily direction setting for this role will be provided by the Area Manager who will work closely with the opex engineer and opex manager on the area needs.

Process Engineer

• Develop, lead, execute, sustain, and standardize major process improvement projects
• Mentoring plant leadership on process improvement projects
• Engaging the teams on the CI mindset
• The Opex Engineer will be the administrator of the RedZone program
• The Process Lead will also develop, coordinate, and train employees in various lean/sigma manufacturing techniques
• Build a pipeline of projects for major process improvement

Learning and Development

• 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.

Manufacturing Learning & Development Lead

Sales

• Responsible for growth, development, and management of selected strategic national chain accounts, against planned objectives
• Focus on value added business development, building strategic partnerships with key operators, and managing individual accounts' P&L to meet plan and company objectives
• Leadership and overall responsibility for assigned key accounts
• Develop and manage key accounts for planned volume & margin as it pertains to specified territory/accounts
• Candidate must agile & and adaptive operator proficient in executing through ambiguity & complexity with a solution-oriented mindset
• Exceptional communicator & influencer to organize, manage and facilitate customer business development teams proactively
• Strategic thinker who is proficient in developing and executing actionable business plans in conjunction with individual account profit and loss pro-formas
• Manage Customer Oil Trading Calls, quotes and contracts within Velocity Oil Position Reports
• Responsible for management & execution of information flow to maintain pricing and margin integrity that meets total company guidelines.

Manufacturing EHS Manager

Senior Commercialization Project Manager

Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Manufacturing Learning & Development Lead

Foodservice National Accounts Sales Manager – East Region