Farm & Feed Mill Compliance Specialist (Missouri)

**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.

Vital Farms – 

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:

Reporting to the Farm Compliance Field Manager, the Farm & Feed Mill Compliance Specialist will be responsible for assessing and monitoring both our partner feed mills and contracted farms for compliance to both rigorous Vital Farms standards and external regulatory agencies. The Farm & Feed Mill Compliance Specialist will be exceedingly thorough in their processes and provide meaningful and actionable feedback both to partner feed mills and farmers, to enhance each location's ability to achieve excellence. 

What You'll Do:

• Lead inspection program for approval of new and existing feed mills as needed.
• Schedule and conduct regular audits of each approved feed mill and each feed mill’s practices to ensure VF’s standards are maintained.
• Track and follow up on Non conformances to ensure completion and closeout in a timely manner.  
• Develop close professional working relationships with partner feed mills to support their learning and development in the importance of feed mill quality and regulatory compliance.  
• Schedule and conduct regular inspections to ensure VF’s standards and pasture raised practices are maintained on each of our small family farms.
• Schedule and participate in third party inspections including regulatory bodies, customers, and organic certifiers.
• Develop close professional working relationships with our Growers to support their learning and development in the importance of active farm management.  
• Collaborate with Growers to assist them with audit preparation activities, including collecting appropriate documentation and determining optimal scheduling.   
• Listen to Grower needs and concerns and diplomatically solve challenges.  
• Collaborate and maintain close contact with the Farm Compliance and Farm Support crew to share best practices and provide support. 

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Nutrition, or a similar field, plus 3 years of relevant experience OR high school diploma/GED with relevant 5 years of experience.
• This role will travel 50 - 60% to accomplish core duties. The ideal candidate is located in Missouri.
• Professional communication skills.
• Analytical capabilities with the skillset to generate insight from data.
• Goal setting; internally motivated.
• Highly organized and autonomous.
• Transparent mindset towards open communication with all stakeholders, including team members, growers, and certifying bodies.  
• Ability to manage significant travel, with considerable driving and occasional overnight trips.  
• 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.
• 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 and butter (yes, really!), 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.