Farm Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Seymour (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1

Free eggs and family discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Vital Farms is seeking a seasoned Farm Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day tasks at company-owned farms. You will lead farm teams, uphold animal welfare and production outcomes, and coordinate with maintenance, compliance, veterinary, and nutrition teams to drive performance and continuous improvement across Accelerator Farms.

You will manage safety, labor, and resources, ensuring records are maintained, audits pass, and programs run smoothly while supporting farm leadership in implementing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in farm, livestock, poultry, or agricultural operations.
• Willing to work weekends, nights and holidays as needed.
• Located within commutable distance of all locations, onsite 4-5 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop farm teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee biosecurity, quality, safety programs and documentation.
• Partner with maintenance, veterinary, and nutrition teams for performance.
• Coordinate labor/resources and drive continuous improvement.
• Support flock health, welfare, and production performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Animal welfare

Biosecurity

Compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

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 (leading to even better business results). 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.

Your Role:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Farm Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our company-owned farms. This role is responsible for leading farm teams, maintaining strong animal welfare and production outcomes, supporting compliance and safety programs, and ensuring efficient farm operations. The Farm Operations Manager partners closely with maintenance, compliance, veterinary, and other support teams to drive execution and continuous improvement across Accelerator Farms.

What You'll Do:

People and Stewardship

• Lead, coach, and develop Farm and Sr. Farm Associates.
• Establish clear expectations around safety, animal welfare, productivity, and performance.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support crew development.
• Support onboarding and training for new farm team members.
• Coordinate labor and resources across assigned farm locations.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and partner with leadership on implementation.
• Partner with compliance, maintenance, veterinary, and nutrition teams to support farm performance and issue resolution.
• Manage farm supplies, ordering, and operational readiness.
• Take a proactive approach to troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Accelerator Farm Program

• Oversee execution of biosecurity, pest control, quality, and safety programs.
• Ensure required records and documentation are maintained accurately.
• Support compliance with all regulatory, customer and company requirements.
• Maintain audit readiness across assigned locations.
• Partner with Compliance to complete corrective actions resulting from audits.
• Coordinate routine facility maintenance activities and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct required crew training related to animal welfare, biosecurity and safety.

For our Girls on Grass

• Partner with farm teams to ensure flock health, welfare, and production performance.
• Coordinate feed deliveries and support implementation of nutrition programs.
• Monitor bird health and escalates concerns to veterinary and farm leadership teams.
• Participate in production reviews and performance discussions.
• Ensure proper pasture management, flock care and barn conditions.
• Support flock placements, transitions and depopulation activities.
• Assist with implementation of feed, lighting and flock management programs.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of farm, livestock, poultry or agricultural operations experience.
• Prior experience leading people in an agricultural, manufacturing, production or operations environment.
• Located within commutable distance of all assigned locations, with the ability to work onsite 4-5 days per week.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, manage and hold accountable a diverse team across multiple farms, shifts and operational priorities.
• Experience leading teams directly or indirectly in a farm, production, operations or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work weekends, nights and holidays as needed.
• Ability to travel 25-35% for company events, team meetings and other business needs.
• Effective communication skills and creative problem-solving ability
• Great organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Commitment to animal welfare and sustainable farming practices.
• 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 other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don’t w alk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered!

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, 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.

At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.

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Who We Are:

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. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long- term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members and stock holders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals and our planet through food.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we’re committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. 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 opportunity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ready to Join Us?

Together, we’re cultivating an environment where every Crew member can thrive, grow and know they’re part of something bigger – improving lives through ethical food.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every qualification we encourage you to apply – you may be exactly what we need!

California Applicants:

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This position is designated as remote within the United States; however, we are currently unable to employ individuals residing in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming