Quality Lead

Vital Farms•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Quality Crew Lead – Currently Hiring! 2-2-3 schedule : 2-week cycle Week 1: 2 days on / 2 days off / 3 days on Week 2: 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off Shifts: 12-hour shifts Day Crew - 6am to 6pm Night Crew - 6pm to 6am Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time! At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.

Requirements

Able to frequently lift and / or move up to 60 pounds
1 year of quality experience in production/manufacturing
Able to work safely in an environment where regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
Able to work safely in an environment when exposed to wet conditions
Able to be certified to operate a forklift or pallet jack
Able to perform quality / procedural checks as well as operate equipment
Proven experience in leadership / supervisory roles
Strong people skills and ability to deal with all levels of employee and management groups, both on site and remote
Demonstrate strong accountability, consistency, and follow-through skills
Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety and quality reasons
Have knowledge of sets up, operations, adjustments to equipment or machinery
Proficient with: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and designated inventory systems
Strong planning, organizing, problem solving, math, and communication skills
Strong critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification
PCQI certification
Allergen Control training
21CFR Part 110 training certification

Responsibilities

Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedule
Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate to employees
Lead and develop crewmembers, creating equipment and system ownership
Work directly with crewmembers, supervisors, and managers to meet quality goals
Evaluate job performance of quality techs
Ensure all personnel safety and food safety procedures are followed rigorously
Drive continuous improvement of waste elimination
Anticipate problems and make quick decisions under time pressure
Must be able to perform all jobs on the lines and be able to coach others in work
Lead daily direction setting meetings when required
Provide verbal and/or written recommendations to leadership concerning problems or issues

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few)
Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1
Free eggs and butter (yes, really!), along with friends and family discounts
Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town
Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth

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