Night Shift Production Lead

Van Drunen Farms; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Shift differential

Benefits available

Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a Lead - Nights to guide a production team in Momence, IL. You will oversee drying, freezing, wet and dry processing, sifting, grinding, boxing, and packaging while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of production leadership experience. You will monitor CCP checks, uphold GMPs and LOTO standards, coordinate equipment setup, sanitation, training, and shift transitions, and coach staff for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least two years of production experience or an equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training.
• Leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, ERP systems, email, online training platforms, and file management.
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain documentation, analyze basic data, and communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
• Forklift experience preferred; forklift certification may be required with training provided as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and motivate a production team while coordinating daily activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality food production.
• Oversee production processes including drying, freezing, wet and dry processing, sifting, grinding, boxing, and packaging operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, GMPs, SOPs, PPE requirements, and LOTO standards while promoting a safe work environment.
• Monitor product quality, perform and verify CCP checks, participate in audits, and address quality or handling concerns promptly.
• Coordinate equipment setup, sanitation activities, production readiness, shift transitions, and scheduled cleaning tasks to support operational goals.
• Train, coach, and develop team members, assist with onboarding, communicate updates, and support employee performance and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

ERP systems

Data analysis

Communication

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

File management software

Online training platforms

Job description

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a Lead - Nights to guide a production team in Momence, IL. You will oversee drying, freezing, wet and dry processing, sifting, grinding, boxing, and packaging while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of production leadership experience. You will monitor CCP checks, uphold GMPs and LOTO standards, coordinate equipment setup, sanitation, training, and shift transitions, and coach staff for