Lead Position

Company Description

Opal Foods LLC is a specialty egg producer focused on providing high-quality, nutritious, and affordable eggs to customers. With farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa, the company emphasizes integrity in every aspect of its operations, treating employees, customers, and animals with respect. Opal Foods is dedicated to progressive production systems that promote animal welfare, environmental and economic sustainability, and a safe, positive, and rewarding workplace.

The company also prioritizes superior customer service and active community support, contributing to programs such as 4H, Future Farmers of America, and Feeding America. Team members join an organization that strives to be the best in the egg business while making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

The Lead Position at Opal Foods LLC is a full-time, on-site role based in Litchfield, MN. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations within a designated area, coordinating team members, and ensuring production, safety, and quality standards are consistently met. The Lead will direct work assignments, monitor workflow, and support team members with training, guidance, and problem-solving. Daily tasks include tracking performance metrics, completing required documentation, conducting inspections for biosecurity and animal welfare, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The role collaborates closely with supervisors and cross-functional teams to address operational issues, implement process improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Leadership and team coordination skills, including the ability to assign tasks, coach team members, and foster a respectful, collaborative work environment.
• Operational and production experience, preferably in agriculture, food production, or a related manufacturing setting.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance, with the ability to follow and enforce company policies, animal welfare standards, and biosecurity procedures.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Basic organizational and problem-solving abilities, including maintaining documentation, tracking performance, and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Ability to work on-site in Litchfield, MN, with reliability and flexibility to meet operational scheduling needs.
• Physical capability to perform hands-on tasks as required in a farm or production environment (e.g., standing, walking, lifting within reasonable limits), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior experience in a lead or supervisory role is a plus.