Lead, Afternoons

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com .
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! Shift: Monday-Friday 3PM - 1130PM and Mandatory OT on Saturday 3PM - 1130PM 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

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