Processing Crew Lead: Lead Operators & Improve Output

Socket.dev; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Farms is hiring a Processing Crew Lead to bridge local family farms with grocery stores while maintaining safety and quality in a large, climate-controlled warehouse.

You will organize workflow, set daily objectives, lead and develop operators, and coordinate with shift supervisors to meet production goals. The role requires leadership, English fluency, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs on a 12-hour Day Crew shift.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedule.
• Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate to employees.
• Lead and develop operators, creating equipment and system ownership.
• Work directly with shift supervisors and managers to regulate production and meet goals.
• Evaluate job performance of operators.
• 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 supervisor concerning problems or issue.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

English fluency

Basic math

Independence

Decision making

Job description

Vital Farms is hiring a Processing Crew Lead to bridge local family farms with grocery stores while maintaining safety and quality in a large, climate-controlled warehouse.

You will organize workflow, set daily objectives, lead and develop operators, and coordinate with shift supervisors to meet production goals. The role requires leadership, English fluency, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs on a 12-hour Day Crew shift.