• Analyze Needs: Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and tailor solutions that align with business objectives. • Collaborate: Partner with management and subject matter experts to design solutions that meet operational goals. • Support Transformation: Drive adoption during new system implementations and process changes. • Design & Develop: Create engaging learning content and programs that improve Revenue Cycle performance, including leadership development and team-building initiatives. • Innovate: Stay ahead of learning trends and apply adult learning principles to create impactful experiences. • Evaluate & Improve: Monitor learner progress, conduct post-training evaluations, and continuously refine curricula using best practices and emerging technologies.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of scalable, on-demand training programs. • Collaborates with subject matter experts to design and write courses with appropriate learning theory. • Builds quality course assets using instructional technology and designing learning interactivity within courses. • Monitors and reviews courses to ensure compliance with standards. • Helps establish guidelines and standards for online course development. • Collaborates on revisions and continuing course development and maintenance. • Implements a systematic instructional design process.

Role Description The Director, Learning & Development (L&D) is responsible for designing, leading, and executing the Operations learning strategy for a multi-site manufacturing organization. This role oversees all training programs, systems, and capability-building initiatives across a multi-site manufacturing network. 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. Major Duties and Responsibilities - Learning Strategy & Governance - Develop and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned to manufacturing operational priorities, including safety, quality, productivity, and leadership capability. - Establish governance for all training programs, including standards, documentation, certification requirements, and audit readiness. - Establish learning metrics, dashboards, and evaluation methods to measure impact and ROI. - Create and maintain Operations learning requirements, training matrices, and capability frameworks for all manufacturing roles. - Conduct regular learning needs assessments and develop training plans accordingly. - Leadership & Team Management - Lead, coach, and develop a distributed L&D team supporting both corporate and plant-level learning needs. - Build team capability in instructional design, facilitation, technical training, LMS management and reporting, and change management. - Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for all L&D team members. - Create a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the L&D function. - Provide ongoing coaching, career development, and succession planning for the L&D team. - Training Program Ownership - Own the full lifecycle of all Operations training programs—from design and development to delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement. - Oversee technical training programs including equipment operation, safety, GMPs, sanitation, quality systems, and standard work. - Ensure all training content is current, validated, and aligned with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. - Build and maintain structured onboarding programs for hourly, supervisory, and professional roles. - Implement certification and re-certification processes for critical roles (operators, maintenance, quality techs). - Partner with SMEs to develop job-specific training, work instructions, and skill assessments. - Training Systems & Technology Ownership - Serve as the owner of Operations Learning systems (i.e.- POKA, Alchemy, Vector), including configuration, governance, reporting, and user experience. - Ensure accurate training records, compliance tracking, and audit readiness. - Oversee the implementation and optimization of digital learning tools (e-learning, microlearning, VR/AR, mobile learning). - Develop dashboards and analytics to measure training effectiveness, completion rates, and capability gaps. - Standardize training documentation, templates, and digital workflows across all plants. - Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as a strategic advisor to Mfng VP's, Plant Managers, Training Managers, HRBPs, and functional leaders on learning effectiveness. - Build strong relationships across manufacturing sites to understand needs and ensure consistent execution. - Partner with HR, Safety, Quality, and Operations to integrate learning into business processes and performance systems. - Work in collaboration with Corporate L&D to ensure an aligned approach to L&D frameworks and programs. Qualifications - Degree from accredited college or university with 10 years minimum experience working in an Operations capacity is preferred. - In-depth knowledge of the company's manufacturing process is required. - Management experience, including long and short-term planning and budgeting are required. - Proficient presentation and public speaking skills, organizational and motivational skills are necessary. - Ability to work autonomously. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in HR, Learning & Development, Education, Business, or related field. - 10+ years of progressive experience in L&D, OD, or HR, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial environment. - 5+ years of experience leading a team of L&D professionals. - Demonstrated experience owning training programs and learning systems (LMS, e-learning platforms), preferably in a manufacturing environment. 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 and Employee Assistance Programs. - Salary Base Range of $140,707.00 - $186,893.70. - Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions). 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.

Role Description The Lead, Training & Change Management is responsible for driving strategic communications and training enablement to support enterprise technology and business transformation initiatives for the delivery enablement team. This role specializes in executive-level messaging, stakeholder communications, and change adoption, ensuring that complex concepts are translated into clear, actionable insights across all levels of the organization. This leader partners across business, technology, and vendor teams to design impactful communications, develop training programs, and implement structured change management approaches that drive successful adoption and sustained outcomes, including those tied to enterprise tools such as ServiceNow and Jira Align. The Lead, Training & Change Management develops and executes comprehensive communication and training strategies that support large-scale initiatives, including implementation and adoption of enterprise delivery and portfolio management tools. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree - 8+ years of experience in communications, training, change management, or related roles - Strong executive communication skills and presence - Proven ability to draft, edit, and deliver communications for all levels of the organization - Experience designing and delivering training programs, including tool-based training - Demonstrated experience supporting or training on ServiceNow, Jira Align, or similar enterprise tools (PPM, Agile, workflow platforms) - Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, visual storytelling, and instructional design - Experience leveraging AI tools and prompt engineering for communication and training efficiency - Knowledge of change management frameworks (Prosci or similar) - Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels, including process flows and workflows - Experience presenting, facilitating workshops, and delivering training Requirements - To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: - At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. - In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. - Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. - While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Benefits - Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. - Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family. - Medical, dental and vision benefits - 401(k) retirement savings plan - Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave) - Short-term and long-term disability - Life insurance - Many other opportunities