Quality Lead

Vital Farms; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Manitoba is seeking a Quality Crew Lead to oversee workflow and ensure safety compliance. The role requires strong leadership skills, a background in quality assurance within production, and the ability to manage and develop team members. Ideal candidates should be proficient in various software tools and able to work in fast-paced environments. Competitive compensation and benefits are included, ensuring a motivated team dedicated to ethical food production.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Generous retirement contributions

Free eggs and butter

Qualifications

• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Must have 1 year of quality experience in production/manufacturing.
• Must be certified to operate a forklift or pallet jack.
• Strong accountability and follow-through skills.
• Fluent in English for safety and quality reasons.

Responsibilities

• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• Lead and develop crewmembers while ensuring quality goals.
• Evaluate job performance of quality technicians.
• Ensure safety and food safety procedures are rigorously followed.
• Drive continuous improvement of waste elimination.

Skills

Quality experience in production/manufacturing

Leadership skills

Strong people skills

Critical thinking skills

Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint

Job description

**Internal Job Posting**

Quality Crew Lead – Currently Hiring!

• 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. 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
• 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
• 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 others’ 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, 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.

As set forth in Vital Farms – Current Crew Members’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.