Pullet Production Manager

**Internal Job Posting**
This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. If you are not an employee, please visit our careers page to view available opportunities and follow the appropriate application process.

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 are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

Your Role:

As a key leader within our pullet operations team, the Pullet Production Manager is directly responsible for the health, performance, and success of pullet flocks under their care. This role ensures strategic production targets are met through proactive flock management, strong grower relationships, and close coordination with internal and external partners. You’ll drive operational excellence, support team development, and uphold the highest standards in animal welfare, compliance, and safety.

What You'll Do:

Team Leadership & Development 

• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to crew members.
• Lead the onboarding and training of new team members and pullet growers to ensure consistent, high-quality flock management.
• Provide field support and serve as a flexible resource, stepping in as needed to support team operations and ensure continuity across pullet production activities. 

Flock & Farm Management 

• Serve as the subject matter expert on pullet standards, ensuring consistent application across all farms.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as feed consumption, flock uniformity, and growth metrics—identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain farm visit schedules to support grower relationships and monitor biosecurity, welfare, and equipment standards.
• Ensure proactive management of health and welfare in partnership with veterinary and nutrition teams. 

 Compliance & Operational Excellence 

• Oversee strict adherence to biosecurity, animal welfare, and regulatory requirements by both internal teams and external growers.
• Ensure all documentation and protocols are accurately maintained.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety across pullet operations.
• Align with pullet leadership on operational updates, scheduling changes, and farm compliance needs. 

Partnerships & Communication 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with pullet growers to ensure consistent performance and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and report on vendor performance related to feed, equipment, and service quality.
• Share flock performance insights and data with grower support teams and leadership to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Represent Vital Farms at relevant industry events and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Farm Compliance and Quality. 

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in animal science, Business or Agriculture Management or equivalent work experience preferred
• 3-4 years of experience working in animal production required 
• 2+ years people management experience required
• Ability to travel up to 4 days a week across your territory and to business sites for trainings and meetings, must be willing to work some nights and weekends
• Ability to travel 10% for company onboarding, company events, team meetings and other business needs
• Candidate must be located within a commutable distance to Springfield, MO.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency using all Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) 
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal 
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders 
• Personal commitment to ensuring all milestones are met on time 
• Ability to manage multiple, time sensitive, priorities and deadlines at one time  
• Creative problem-solving ability. 
• Ability to frequently travel across your territory and to business sites as needed for training and meetings 
• 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 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.
• Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
• 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.