Lead, Afternoons

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 and guide a third-shift production team setting work plans preparing for each shift and filling in for the supervisor as needed.
• Oversee food production activities across multiple processing areas to ensure safety quality and production standards are met.
• Coach train and support team members ensuring compliance with GMPs SOPs safety protocols and attendance expectations.
• Ensure efficient equipment setup operation and readiness while coordinating with other departments to improve safety quality and efficiency.
• Perform and verify CCP checks LOTO procedures sanitation activities and required documentation.
• Lead pre-shift meetings support shift change communication and help meet production goals through effective decision-making and teamwork.

What Youll Bring

• At least two years of production experience with prior team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of food manufacturing processes safety standards and quality requirements.
• Basic computer skills including use of Excel ERP systems email and data entry.
• Ability to communicate clearly lead by example and address performance or operational issues effectively.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail to track inventory weights and production data.
• Forklift experience preferred with certification and training provided as needed.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical dental vision and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• Third-shift schedule MondayFriday from 10:00pm to 6:30am with overtime as needed to support production goals.
• A leadership opportunity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with room for growth and development.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regular standing walking climbing stairs and ladders bending stooping kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull sizeable equipment and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Required use of personal protective equipment including respirators hearing protection eye protection and head protection.
• Work in environments that may be dusty cold hot humid wet loud or outdoors depending on assignment.
• Primarily production-based work with minimal administrative duties and the ability to meet all physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.