Production Supervisor, Days

Van Drunen Farms; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Drunen Family of Companies is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) to lead the plant floor and coordinate with the Production Manager, Quality, and Maintenance teams. You will drive safety, ensure SOPs are followed, and optimize throughput on a highly controlled, automated line.

Expect a base pay range of $29.33–$34.00 per hour, with eligibility for bonus/incentive programs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supervisory experience.
• Bi-lingual preferred but not mandatory (English and Spanish).
• Manufacturing experience, food manufacturing and automation a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations at the facility and meet production goals.
• Manage activities to maximize production and minimize downtime.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and address deviations.
• Promote safe work practices and lead safety discussions.
• Coordinate with Quality to ensure sanitation and GMPs are followed.
• Troubleshoot with maintenance to prevent production issues.
• Fill out production and quality paperwork accurately and on time.
• Supervise, develop and evaluate shift staff; interview, hire, train.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bi-lingual preferred

Manufacturing experience

Automation experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

4-year degree preferred

Job description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!Shift: - 3rd Shift - 6AM - 2:30PMExpected Pay Range: $29.33 - $34.00Bonus: 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: YesBenefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf JOB OVERVIEW:The Production Supervisor takes responsibility for supervising the production for the designated shift. The Shift Supervisor will either make decisions on their own or have the judgment to call the appropriate support personnel if needed. In addition to supervising the facility, the Supervisor works hand-in-hand with the Production Manager, Inventory Control Specialist, Warehouse team, Maintenance and the broader team, as appropriate, to keep the departments running efficiently. This position requires organizational and detail skills, a problem-solving approach, and a firm grasp of production & packaging processes. This position will interface with a highly controlled and automated production line, so understanding systems, HMI’s, and quick-decision-making is important.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee production operations at the facility, ensuring that all production goals are being met.Manage operational activities to maximize production and decrease down-time.Continually monitor procedures to ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are followed, providing feedback on deviations.Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and the ability to promote safe work practices within a production and warehouse environment.Ability to lead safety discussions, coach employees on safe behaviors, and support a proactive safety culture.Working knowledge of incident reporting, incident management, hazard recognition, and safety compliance principles, or the ability to acquire such knowledge through company-provided training.Proficiency in utilizing company training and compliance systems, including Alchemy and Velocity, or the ability to learn and effectively use such systems.Expectation to participate in supervisor safety leadership training, including topics such as incident management, dust hazard awareness, supervisor safety expectations, and related safety programs.Expectation to complete First Aid training to develop a foundational understanding of emergency response procedures. First Aid training is intended to enhance safety awareness and response coordination and does not require supervisors to perform medical treatment.Coordinate with Quality to ensure that all sanitation and pre-requisite activities are performed correctly before, during, and after production runs.Continually monitor that all HAACP and GMP’s are being followed. Investigate and escalate any quality issues with on-shift Quality team and escalate to the Quality personnel or Production Manager as appropriate.Work with the on-shift maintenance personnel to troubleshoot issues that could impact production.Ensure that all production and quality related paperwork is being filled out correctly with accuracy and on-schedule.Supervisory Responsibilities which include developing team members, building an effective shift team, coaching staff and evaluating performance of shift employees.Responsible for the day to day direction and coordination of the shift employees.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws including approving vacation time and filling out transaction forms.Interviewing, hiring, and training employees.JOB EXPERIENCE:1+years of supervisory experience.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Bi-lingual preferred but not mandatory (English and Spanish).Must have manufacturing experience, food manufacturing and automation a plus.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.Must be a problem-solver who uses good judgement.Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, OutlookMust Demonstrate Job Competencies: Integrity, Reliability, Cooperation, Accountability, InitiativeEDUCATION:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 4-year degree preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Standing, walking, using hands and arms to feel and reach.Ability to walk up and down stairs and ramps.Ability to climb ladders.Regularly or routinely lifting or handling boxes/bags/equipment up to 50 lbs.Routinely bending, stooping, and kneeling.Regularly pushing or pulling sizeable equipment from a standing position.Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Use of personal protective equipment including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.WORKING CONDITIONS:Must be able to work in a dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor work environment depending on the assigned work area.Work environment can range from -10 degrees (freezer), 55 degrees (process rooms), up to 90 degrees (ambient warehouse) [variation expected +/- 10 degrees].Primarily works in a production environment with administrative duties.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.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!Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.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] 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 of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran