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Ventura Foods – a leading producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings. read more
Ventura Foods Company Culture
Ventura Foods Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Ventura Foods' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
C+Perks & Benefits
CDiversity
C-Happiness
C-CEO Rating
DVentura Foods CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Chris Furman
58 /100
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Diversity at Ventura Foods
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Ventura Foods have rated CEO Rating, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Ventura Foods
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Ventura Foods have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Ventura Foods eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-38
Ventura Foods employees are -38% more likely to recommend Ventura Foods as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 65% | Detractors |
Working at Ventura Foods
Working at Ventura Foods is rated below average by 60 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ventura Foods employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Ventura Foods’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Ventura Foods was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ventura Foods
D
Overall Company Culture at Ventura Foods is rated D
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
15%
Ventura Foods ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterVentura Foods Employee Reviews
Out of 59 Ventura Foods employee reviews, 51% were positive. The remaining 49% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ventura Foods improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 51% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 49% |
Positive Reviews From Ventura Foods Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?At the time, the best part was the commitment and dedication of the folks that worked there. But that was a long time ago.
- What makes you most happy at work?The friends i have gained from working there.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The ethos of teamwork and supportiveness.
Constructive Feedback From Ventura Foods Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Being open with employees, letting them know what is changing and why and accepting their input.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication, Keep a better HR team ans rotate your team leads
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?We are seen as a commodity and private label company. Our customers dont give us much time on brands.
Ventura Foods Company Information
Ventura Foods Company Overview
Ventura Foods – a leading producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings.
Ventura Foods Mission, Vision & Values
Ventura Foods Mission Statement
Ventura Foods mission is to help our customers delight their customers. We continually do so by creating the flavors and custom food solutions that our foodservice, food manufacturing and retail customers value.
Ventura Foods Values
- Integrity
- Customer focus
- Teamwork
- Personal ownership
| Headquarter | Brea, CA 92821 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.venturafoods.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1867 |
| Tel | (714)257-3700 |
Ventura Foods Competitors
Ventura Foods competitors include Golden State Foods. Ventura Foods ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ventura Foods compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Ventura Foods Employees
60 employees at Ventura Foods have reviewed Ventura Foods across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 60 Ventura Foods employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ventura Foods are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Ventura Foods, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ventura Foods are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 60 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Ventura Foods are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Ventura Foods believe the environment at Ventura Foods is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ventura Foods is extremely fast. About 21% of the employees at Ventura Foods work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Ventura Foods are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Ventura Foods - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Ventura Foods KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Ventura Foods employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Ventura Foods' KPIs and OKRs.
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Ventura Foods CEO & Leadership
Ventura Foods CEO - Chris Furman
58 /100
Chris’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Chris in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Chris Furman’s employees rank Ventura Foods in the Top 50% for Compensation, in the Bottom 40% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 30% for Happiness. When compared to Ventura Foods’s competitors, Chris Furman ranks below Golden State Foods CEO Mark Wetterau.
Ventura Foods Leadership
The Ventura Foods Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Chris Furman, Senior Vice President Finance Yuman Pirzada, and Senior Vice President, Marketing and R&D Joe Bybel
Chris Furman CEO / President
Chris Furman serves as the CEO / President of Ventura Foods.
Yuman Pirzada Senior Vice President Finance
Yuman Pirzada serves as the Senior Vice President Finance of Ventura Foods. Yuman started at Ventura Foods in Jun of... read more
James DAgosta Senior Vice President - Retail, Ingredients, Co-Man, and Canada
James DAgosta serves as the Senior Vice President - Retail, Ingredients, Co-Man, and Canada of Ventura Foods. James... read more
Jim Goggin Seniore Vice President
Jim Goggin serves as the Seniore Vice President of Ventura Foods.
Frank Stynes Sr Vice President
Frank Stynes serves as the Sr Vice President of Ventura Foods. Frank started at Ventura Foods in Dec of 2000. Frank... read more
Scott Anthony Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Scott Anthony serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Ventura Foods. Scott started at Ventura... read more
Tom Metelmann Executive Vice President Of Operations
Tom Metelmann serves as the Executive Vice President Of Operations of Ventura Foods. Tom started at Ventura Foods in Dec... read more
Rebecca Walsh Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Rebecca Walsh serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Ventura Foods.... read more
Ventura Foods Salaries
How much does Ventura Foods pay?
How much do people at Ventura Foods get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Ventura Foods is $106,563, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,946, or $52 per hour.
At Ventura Foods, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $202,210 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $47,037 annually. Average Ventura Foods salaries by department include: Finance at $81,514, Legal at $130,534, Customer Support at $59,284, and IT at $100,968. Half of Ventura Foods salaries are above $108,946.
29 employees at Ventura Foods rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 87 ratings) while 29 employees at Ventura Foods rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $107k | $107k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $227k | $227k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $238k | $238k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $287k | $287k | 100th Percentile |
$106,563*
Average Compensation
$108,946*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Ventura Foods Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Ventura Foods
Diverse employees at Ventura Foods score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Ventura Foods in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ventura Foods across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Ventura Foods Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Ventura Foods PTO
Ventura Foods' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.
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Ventura Foods Careers
Ventura Foods Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Ventura Foods applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Ventura Foods Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Ventura Foods on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Legal | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Monterey Park | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ventura Foods
Who is the CEO of Ventura Foods?
Ventura Foods CEO is Chris Furman, their score by employees is 58
What is Ventura Foods eNPS?
The eNPS for Ventura Foods is -38
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Ventura Foods?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 132k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Ventura Foods?
The average salaries for Engineering in Ventura Foods is 132k
Who are Ventura Foods competitors?
Ventura Foods main competitors are Golden State Foods
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