Production Lead — Night Shift, Drive Quality & Safety

Van Drunen Farms; Illinois; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Bonus potential

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Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a dedicated production supervisor to lead a shift in our Illinois facility. You will direct daily operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive efficiency across drying, freezing, processing, and packaging tasks.

Qualifying candidates will have at least two years of production experience, leadership experience preferred, and basic computer skills (Excel, ERP, email). The role offers full-time hours, with shift differential and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of production experience or equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training.
• Previous leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required with training provided as needed.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, email, ERP systems, online training platforms, and file management.

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 Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) standards while promoting a safe work environment.
• Monitor product quality, perform and verify Critical Control Point (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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Email

Online training platforms

File management

Job description

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a dedicated production supervisor to lead a shift in our Illinois facility. You will direct daily operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive efficiency across drying, freezing, processing, and packaging tasks.

Qualifying candidates will have at least two years of production experience, leadership experience preferred, and basic computer skills (Excel, ERP, email). The role offers full-time hours, with shift differential and bonus potential.