Site Director
Momence, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!
- Expected Pay Range:$135000 - $155000
- Bonus:This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
- Benefits Eligible:Yes
- Benefits Available: :
Who We Are
At Van Drunen Farms were not just providing ingredients; were providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit vegetable herb and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe were striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility integrity passion and excellence.
What Youll Do
Lead all plant operations overseeing people processes and assets to deliver safe high-quality products on schedule.
Set and execute plant strategy goals and budgets to drive performance across safety quality service and profitability.
Build and develop high-performing teams by fostering a culture of accountability engagement and continuous improvement.
Partner with Operations Leadership to support company-wide supply strategy and production planning.
Drive operational excellence through process improvements efficiency gains and throughput optimization.
Ensure compliance with all safety quality and regulatory standards including OSHA and food safety programs.
Serve as the plants primary leader for customer engagement community relations and overall organizational health.
What Youll Bring
10 years of experience in plant operations or manufacturing leadership roles.
Proven success leading a food processing or manufacturing facility.
Strong financial and operational acumen including budgeting cost control and performance metrics.
Strategic mindset with the ability to execute and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and team development skills.
Working knowledge of production systems equipment and operational controls.
Bachelors degree preferred.
What You Can Look Forward To
Medical dental vision and life insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
Executive-level leadership opportunity with full plant ownership.
Ability to shape culture performance and long-term operational strategy.
Career growth within a global ingredient manufacturing organization.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Ability to work in both office and production environments as needed.
Occasional walking of the plant floor with exposure to noise temperature changes and production conditions.
Ability to respond to operational needs including urgent or emergency situations.
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies commitment to excellence is in everything we do!As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the worlds best companies we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly values-driven company youll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences life experiences knowledge creativity innovation unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our Companys achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence (AI) in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes CVs and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Required Experience:
Director