Quality Lead

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• 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
• 12‑hour shifts
  • Day Crew – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Night Crew – 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedule
• Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate to employees
• Lead and develop crew members, creating equipment and system ownership
• Work directly with crew members, 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 coach others in work
• Lead daily direction‑setting meetings when required
• Provide verbal and/or written recommendations to leadership concerning problems or issues

• 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Able to work safely 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 setups, 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, 21
  
  CFR Part 110 training certification
• Team‑player attitude: celebrate the work of others before your own
• Ownership mindset: act like an owner and make Vital Farms a place to be proud of
• Empathy: seek to understand others’ viewpoints for better solutions
• Directness: not afraid to leave the bullsh​it behind and have honest conversations

• A fast‑paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Parental Leave, etc.)
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% contribution from Day 1
• Free eggs and butter, 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

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture‑raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms’ products, including shell eggs, butter, hard‑boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide.

Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. As a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, we prioritize the long‑term benefits of each of our stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities, the environment, crew members, and stockholders. We exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.

To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we’re committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected, they bring their best ideas forward—fueling innovation, belonging, and shared success.

We strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in equal…