Processing Lead — Night Shift Supervisor (12‑hour)

Vital Farms; Springfield (MO); Remote; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) + 3% match

Free eggs and staff discounts

Job summary

Vital Farms is hiring a Processing Crew Lead to bridge local farms to grocery stores. You will manage workflow, assign duties, and lead operators across a 12‑hour shift with day and night rotations.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced warehouse environment. The position requires leadership experience, English fluency for safety, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety and food quality.
• 1 year of work experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• Able to be certified to operate a forklift or pallet jack.
• Proven experience in leadership/supervisory roles.
• Strong people skills and ability to deal with all levels of employee and management groups.
• Knowledge of set ups, operations, adjustments to equipment or machinery.
• Proficient computer knowledge: Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and designated inventory system.

Responsibilities

• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate to employees.
• Lead and develop operators, creating equipment and system ownership.
• Coordinate 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.
• Drive continuous improvement of waste elimination.
• Anticipate problems and make quick decisions under time pressure.
• Perform all jobs on the lines and coach others in work.
• Lead daily direction setting meetings when required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Excel

Math skills

Forklift certification

English proficiency

Supervision experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Inventory system

Job description

Vital Farms is hiring a Processing Crew Lead to bridge local farms to grocery stores. You will manage workflow, assign duties, and lead operators across a 12‑hour shift with day and night rotations.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced warehouse environment. The position requires leadership experience, English fluency for safety, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.