Site Director

Van Drunen • Momence, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! 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. At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in plant operations or manufacturing leadership roles.
• Proven success leading a food processing or manufacturing facility.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, cost control, and performance metrics.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and team development skills.
• Working knowledge of production systems, equipment, and operational controls.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations, overseeing people, processes, and assets to deliver safe, high-quality products on schedule.
• Set and execute plant strategy, goals, and budgets to drive performance across safety, quality, service, and profitability.
• Build and develop high-performing teams by fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations Leadership to support company-wide supply strategy and production planning.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvements, efficiency gains, and throughput optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including OSHA and food safety programs.
• Serve as the plant’s primary leader for customer engagement, community relations, and overall organizational health.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• Executive-level leadership opportunity with full plant ownership.
• Ability to shape culture, performance, and long-term operational strategy.
• Career growth within a global ingredient manufacturing organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive