Manufacturing Training Lead

Job Description

Employment Type : Salaried

Work Arrangement :   Onsite

Position Summary :

The purpose of the Training Lead is to own the on the job training (OJT) experience for new hires and cross training employees. They will train and coach Certified Trainers to deliver a consistent, best in class training experience. The Training Lead is responsible for the effective utilization of on the job training tools. The Training Lead partners with the Area Manager and Supervisor to enhance bench strength through cross training. The Training Lead partners with the Process Lead to ensure Standard Work is documented for their area.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Trains and coaches Certified Trainers to deliver a consistent, best in class onboarding experience.
• Accountable for the OJT experience by ensuring Certified Trainers and Line Leads deliver quality training through consistent use of the OJT tool.
• Identifies people capacity gaps in their area's skill matrix and recommends solutions to the Area Manager and Supervisor.
• Documents the status of all employees in training and answers for the status of new hires, cross training, and skills matrix in the area.
• Supports the Process Lead with the documentation of Standard Work for new and existing processes and deploys the documentation in partnership with the Training Coordinator.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

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Why Join Us :

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.  We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.  When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.  As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there.  We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits : ​

Physical Demands :

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum : intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Occasional lifting and / or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.  Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment :

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.   Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.  Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and / or legal requirements.  In addition, certain jobs may require employees to :

Diversity & Inclusion :

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.  We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.