Lead, Nights

vandrunenfarms; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a third-shift production supervisor to lead a multi-area team while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will set shift plans, oversee equipment readiness, and mentor staff in GMPs, SOPs, and daily operations.

The role requires 2+ years in production with leadership experience, plus basic computer skills (Excel/ERP). Forklift experience is valued; overtime may be required to achieve production goals.

Qualifications

• At least two years of production experience.
• Prior team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, ERP systems, email, and data entry.
• Ability to communicate clearly, lead by example, and address issues effectively.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail to track inventory and production data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a third-shift production team, setting work plans and preparing for each shift.
• Oversee production activities across multiple areas, ensuring safety, quality, and standards.
• Coach, train, and support team members with GMPs, SOPs, safety protocols, and attendance expectations.
• Ensure efficient equipment setup, operation, and readiness; coordinate with other departments to improve safety and quality.
• Perform and verify CCP checks, LOTO procedures, sanitation activities, and required documentation.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and support shift-change communication to meet production goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Production experience

Strong math skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

Shift: Monday-Friday 11PM - 730AM and Mandatory OT on Saturday 11PM - 730AM

Expected Pay Range: $24.25 $27.13

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 : 2026-benefits-summary.pdf

Shift Differential: Yes

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're 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, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You'll 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 You'll 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, Monday-Friday 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.

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 world's 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, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

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.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] .

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