Learning & Development Technology Manager (Irvine, CA, US, 92618)
Employment Type: SalariedWork Arrangement: Remote Position Summary:
The Learning & Development Technology Manager is responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing the technology ecosystem that enables frontline and operational workforce learning. This roles ensures that learning platforms, tools, data, and integrations drive measureable performance outcomes across operations. This role is responsible for bridging Manufacturing, HR/L&D, IT and Data teams to ensure learning technology supports productivity, safety, compliance, and workforce capability at scale.Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Own and evolve the Operations L&D technology roadmap, delivering scalable, future‑ready learning solutions for frontline teams.
Evaluate, implement, integrate, and optimize learning platforms (e.g., POKA, Alchemy, Vector, VEED) aligned with business needs and enterprise architecture standards.
Configure learning systems to support onboarding, certifications, cross‑training, upskilling, and multilingual delivery.
Partner with Operations leaders to translate business challenges into effective, technology‑enabled learning solutions.
Collaborate with Operations Training Execution teams to ensure learning systems and programs meet execution and quality standards.
Manage learning technology vendors, contracts, service performance, and system upgrades.
Drive seamless integrations with LMS, HRIS, and operational performance systems to improve workflows and data visibility.
Build dashboards and analytics that connect learning outcomes to operational KPIs such as productivity, safety, quality, and retention.
Monitor adoption, completion rates, credential tracking, compliance risk, and workforce readiness.
Use data and insights to identify capability gaps, forecast future needs, and inform workforce planning.
Automate reporting, compliance tracking, training assignments, certifications, and renewals to improve efficiency.
Lead change management efforts, including testing, communication, rollout, training, and adoption across leaders, managers, and frontline teams.
Stay current on emerging learning technologies, benchmark against industry best practices, pilot new solutions, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
This role requires approximately 10% travel.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, IT, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in L&D Technology, HRIS, or enterprise systems management required
Hands on experience with LMS/ LXP administration and implementation preferred
Experience working with Manufacturing or field based operations preferred
Strong understanding and experience with systems integrations and data analytics required
Vendor management and budget oversight experience required
Demonstrated project management skills required
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a rapidly-changing environment
Must possess functional capability in project management and related tools (Asana, Microsoft Project, Visio, etc.)
Skilled in facilitating meetings and/or learning events in face-to-face and/or virtual environments. Knowledge of various facilitation methods and techniques
Must possess a functional knowledge of various communication technologies and their applications (video conferencing, web-conferencing, audience response systems, presentation software, etc.)
Experience with learning platforms- POKA, Alchemy, Vector preferred
Employee must model the company Core Values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Personal Ownership, and possess a work history that demonstrates these values
Must be a trusted advisor to the organizational levels with whom he/she serves. Effective problem-solving, innovation, and communication skills will lead to success in this role
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:
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 $92,460.65 - $144,461.14*
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
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.
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Own and evolve the Operations L&D technology roadmap, delivering scalable, future‑ready learning solutions for frontline teams.
Evaluate, implement, integrate, and optimize learning platforms (e.g., POKA, Alchemy, Vector, VEED) aligned with business needs and enterprise architecture standards.
Configure learning systems to support onboarding, certifications, cross‑training, upskilling, and multilingual delivery.
Partner with Operations leaders to translate business challenges into effective, technology‑enabled learning solutions.
Collaborate with Operations Training Execution teams to ensure learning systems and programs meet execution and quality standards.
Manage learning technology vendors, contracts, service performance, and system upgrades.
Drive seamless integrations with LMS, HRIS, and operational performance systems to improve workflows and data visibility.
Build dashboards and analytics that connect learning outcomes to operational KPIs such as productivity, safety, quality, and retention.
Monitor adoption, completion rates, credential tracking, compliance risk, and workforce readiness.
Use data and insights to identify capability gaps, forecast future needs, and inform workforce planning.
Automate reporting, compliance tracking, training assignments, certifications, and renewals to improve efficiency.
Lead change management efforts, including testing, communication, rollout, training, and adoption across leaders, managers, and frontline teams.
Stay current on emerging learning technologies, benchmark against industry best practices, pilot new solutions, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
This role requires approximately 10% travel.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, IT, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in L&D Technology, HRIS, or enterprise systems management required
Hands on experience with LMS/ LXP administration and implementation preferred
Experience working with Manufacturing or field based operations preferred
Strong understanding and experience with systems integrations and data analytics required
Vendor management and budget oversight experience required
Demonstrated project management skills required
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a rapidly-changing environment
Must possess functional capability in project management and related tools (Asana, Microsoft Project, Visio, etc.)
Skilled in facilitating meetings and/or learning events in face-to-face and/or virtual environments. Knowledge of various facilitation methods and techniques
Must possess a functional knowledge of various communication technologies and their applications (video conferencing, web-conferencing, audience response systems, presentation software, etc.)
Experience with learning platforms- POKA, Alchemy, Vector preferred
Employee must model the company Core Values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Personal Ownership, and possess a work history that demonstrates these values
Must be a trusted advisor to the organizational levels with whom he/she serves. Effective problem-solving, innovation, and communication skills will lead to success in this role
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:
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 $92,460.65 - $144,461.14*
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
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.
Apply Now