Quality Lead

 

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.

What You’ll Do as a Quality Crew Lead:

• 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

What You Bring to the Table:

• 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
• Preferred: HACCP certification, PCQI certification, Allergen Control training, 21CFR Part 110 training certification
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• 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.