Manager, Production

Expected pay range: $106K–$120K (exempt). This role may qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics. Benefits eligible.

Who We Are

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.

About the Role

The Production Manager leads day-to-day production operations and helps drive safety, quality, efficiency, and team engagement across the plant. Reporting to the Site Director and serving as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, this role partners closely with Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Accounting, Engineering, Scheduling, and Product Line teams to keep production running effectively while building a strong, accountable, and continuous improvement-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations across the facility, serving as the main point of contact for production supervisors and leads.
• Build and develop a high-performing production leadership team that actively engages employees across all shifts.
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Purchasing, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Engineering to optimize production schedules, resources, equipment, and workflow.
• Champion Lean principles, problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Review production reports, resolve operational issues, support new products and equipment, and ensure HACCP, GMP, BRC, safety, and environmental requirements are met.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Ten or more years of related production, manufacturing, or operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire teams.
• Solid problem-solving, communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.

Benefits

Benefits summary available in the 2026 benefits overview.

What You Can Look Forward To

• A key leadership role with direct impact on production performance, team engagement, and plant success.
• The opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Cross-functional partnership with plant leadership, operations, quality, safety, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Hands-on involvement in process improvement, new products, equipment changes, and operator development.
• A values-driven culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and excellence.