Night Shift Lead, Food Production

Van-Drunen-Farms; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Drunen Family of Companies seeks a production supervisor to lead a night shift on a fast-paced food manufacturing line. You will direct a team, coordinate daily production activities, and uphold safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of production experience with leadership exposure. Prior forklift experience is preferred, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of production experience.
• Previous leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Excel and ERP systems.
• Forklift experience preferred; forklift certification may be required with training.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and motivate a production team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality food production.
• Oversee drying, freezing, wet and dry processing, sifting, grinding, boxing, and packaging operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, GMPs, SOPs, PPE requirements, and LOTO standards.
• Monitor product quality, perform CCP checks, participate in audits, and address quality concerns promptly.
• Coordinate equipment setup, sanitation, production readiness, shift transitions, and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Team lead

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Report writing

Job description

Van Drunen Family of Companies seeks a production supervisor to lead a night shift on a fast-paced food manufacturing line. You will direct a team, coordinate daily production activities, and uphold safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of production experience with leadership exposure. Prior forklift experience is preferred, with training provided as needed.