Ventura Coastal's primary products are customized blends of orange, lemon, and grapefruit juices, oils, essences, and pulp. Ventura Coastal has over 300 clients, including many large grocery store chains and dairies that private label our juice and concentrates as their own. In addition, we sell our products to a majority of very large branded beverage manufacturers. Ventura Coastal maintains production and packaging facilities in Ventura, Visalia, and Tipton, California, with its headquarters in Ventura.

From our founding in 1940, Ventura Coastal expanded from a packer of locally grown fruit into one of the largest wholesale processors of citrus juice in the western United States.

More than half a century ago, we pioneered development of lemon concentrate and frozen lemonade. Our processing expertise later extended into a full range of citrus products. During the Second World War, Ventura Coastal focused its energies toward fulfilling military needs. By War's end, we emerged as a seasoned supplier for exacting clients.

As public demand for citrus products diversified and technology advanced, we kept apace through investment in innovative equipment and processes. In 1973, a national soft drink firm acquired Ventura Coastal, further broadening our corporate horizon and global reach. In 1987, the management team took the company private.

In 2005, three members of the management team purchased Ventura Coastal. Under their leadership, we secured our industry-leading position as a customer-oriented, quality supplier of premium orange, lemon and grapefruit juice, oils, essences, and pulp.

In 2012, Ventura Coastal entered into a joint venture with Sunkist Growers, Inc. that pooled all citrus fruit juice operations, including Sunkist's facility in Tipton, CA, under Ventura Coastal's management.

Our access to abundant supplies and all varieties of orange, lemon and grapefruit year-round assures Ventura Coastal customers a reliable stream of products tailored to their requirements.

We meet the needs of high-volume and specialty consumer brands through our concentration on service, quality and customer satisfaction.

The HR Manager is responsible for leading the human resources activities to support the following functional areas which include Recruitment, Personnel Administration, Training and Development, Performance and Reward Management; and ensuring Legal Compliance.  This position is based at the Visalia plant. In the absence of this position, another HR Manager from Corporate will perform these job duties.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
• Knowledge of State of California and Federal laws pertaining to employment, wage and hour, discrimination and , harassment  prevention
• Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, self starter capabilities
• Conversational Spanish skills are desirable. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Must also possess human relations and conflict resolution skills and must be an excellent communicator at all levels of the organization.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration or closely related field.
• At least five (5) years experience in Human Resources in a manufacturing environment. 
• PHR / SHRM certification preferred

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately.  All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor or the supervisor in charge during their shift.
•  Full cycle recruitment; filling of both internal and external vacancies; and managing a seasonal work force.to attract and find the best talent. This will include onboarding of all new team members, and facilitating new hire orientation
• Utilize temporary staffing when needed.
•  Provide various types of training to both salaried and hourly employees to help build employee capability.
• Respond and provide current and prospective employees with information regarding policies, practices, procedures, wage and benefit information.
• Assist management and employees in resolving conflicts, work related questions or issues in an effort to maintain positive employee relations and a union-free environment.
•  Performance and Reward Management with all levels of employees
• Champion various employee engagement activities through employee relations activities, support of local community events and seasonal kick off activities to reinforce positive employee relations.
• Establish, maintain, and improve communication with all operations employees
• Serve on the leadership team as the operations HR representative
• Make recommendations for improvements to processes; policies, and procedures.
• Support and promote safety and health of all employees
• Supervise and provide feedback to one direct report
• When needed; enter timekeeping, time off and other data in the HRIS system
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a conscientious attitude at all times.
• Act professionally towards employees, customers, vendors and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.