Talent Development Specialist (73121)

Job DetailsJob Location: Tipton Plant - Tipton, CA 93272Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $89,000.00 - $95,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Build People. Develop Leaders. Drive Organizational Success. Ventura Coastal is seeking a passionate and innovative Talent Development Specialist to lead our employee learning and development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys designing impactful training programs, developing future leaders, creating career pathways, and building a culture of continuous learning within a growing manufacturing organization. If you're energized by helping employees reach their full potential while improving organizational performance, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do As our Talent Development Specialist, you'll serve as an internal consultant and strategic partner to leaders across the organization by: Designing and delivering engaging instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning training programs Developing leadership development programs for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders Creating career pathways, competency models, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) Facilitating new hire orientation and onboarding programs Conducting training needs assessments and developing customized learning solutions Creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that support operational excellence Supporting succession planning and internal talent development initiatives Developing learning materials, videos, job aids, workbooks, and interactive training resources Monitoring training effectiveness and using data to continuously improve learning programs Managing compliance training including Safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, Harassment Prevention, Ethics, and Company Policies Maintaining learning records and training documentation through Paycom Partnering with HR, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Production leaders to build organizational capability What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, Corporate Training, or Human Resources Experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs Strong instructional design and curriculum development experience Experience creating eLearning content and utilizing Learning Management Systems (LMS) Excellent presentation, facilitation, communication, and project management skills Ability to build strong relationships and influence leaders at all levels of the organization Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments Experience developing competency models, career pathways, and succession planning initiatives Knowledge of adult learning principles, organizational development, coaching, change management, and learning analytics Why Ventura Coastal? At Ventura Coastal, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in employee growth through meaningful development opportunities, leadership training, career advancement, and continuous learning. As our Talent Development Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our workforce while making a lasting impact across the organization. Physical Requirements Ability to facilitate training sessions for extended periods Ability to travel between company locations as needed Ability to walk throughout manufacturing and office environments Ability to lift training materials and equipment up to 30 pounds Join Our Team If you're passionate about developing people, strengthening leadership, and creating learning experiences that make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of Ventura Coastal's commitment to building an exceptional workforce. Compensation Pay Range: $89,000 - $95,000 annually (bonus potential for achieving performance goals.) Salary offers will vary and will be determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, skills, and certifications. Ventura Coastal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications