Quality 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’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:

As the Vital Farms Quality Manager, you are passionate about food safety, quality, compliance, and training others. You are the designated plant champion to instill training and expectations to crew members that promote the production of safe, quality products in a sanitary environment. You care for people and love to create a good process. You feel rewarded by creating a culture of compliance, where crew members are trained and empowered to keep themselves and others working with the best systems and processes. You are a natural leader willing to step in to hold people accountable. You’re not afraid to speak up when you see something that either doesn’t seem right, or you know could be done better. You collaborate with leaders to find the best possible ways to teach our crew, support the needs of the business and stay aware of all best practices regarding food safety, quality assurance, sanitation and regulatory compliance, while behaving as a brand ambassador of Vital Farms’ core values. 

What You'll Do:

• Champion Food Safety & Quality – Serve as the primary crew member responsible for Food Safety, Quality, Sanitation, and Regulatory Compliance at Egg Central Station, ensuring every egg that leaves our facility reflects the Vital Farms promise.
• Lead with Collaboration – As a key member of the ECS Leadership Team, partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and SRW to foster a culture of teamwork, Food Safety, and efficiency, all while supporting the broader vision of Vital Farms.
• Design & Maintain Best-in-Class Programs – Develop, implement, and continuously improve Food Safety and Quality programs, policies, and procedures that meet regulatory and customer requirements while embracing industry best practices, with support from the Director of FSQA.
• Coach & Grow the Quality and Sanitation Teams – Lead, mentor, and work alongside our crew in the lab and on the plant floor, building a strong, engaged team that takes pride in protecting our brand and delighting our customers.
• Educate & Empower Crew Members – Create and deliver training on Food Safety and Quality topics (e.g., GMPs, HACCP, Food Defense, Allergens), equipping all crew with the knowledge and skills to carry out their work with excellence.
• Own Audit & Compliance Leadership – Serve as the SQF Practitioner and Internal Audit Team Leader, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits and representing Vital Farms with regulators, customers, and vendors.
• Protect Product Integrity – Oversee the final disposition of all products at ECS, ensuring materials that do not meet specifications are properly identified, reported, and resolved in alignment with company policy.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Monitor data, review production paperwork, and analyze customer feedback to identify trends, resolve issues, and recommend improvements that strengthen our Food Safety culture and systems.
• Ensure Operational Excellence – Confirm all audits, inspections, and corrective actions are completed on time and to standard; oversee the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies to support reliable testing.
• Support Growth & Innovation – Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure Food Safety and Quality considerations are actively integrated into new business opportunities and innovations. 

What You Bring to the Table:

• This role is based onsite in Springfield, Missouri. Candidates must reside within a reasonable daily commuting distance.
• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Food Science, microbiology, or chemistry and/or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience, with a focus on compliance and regulatory requirements and industry standards and best practices.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity required, with a proven ability to develop and mentor quality team members  
• Ability to travel 10-20% travel for company events, team meetings, company onboarding and other business needs  
• Comprehensive knowledge of Food Safety and Quality programs including HACCP
• Technical knowledge of analytical test methods. Knowledge of quality tools, quality trend reporting, advanced computer and writing skills, regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Be FSMA PCQI, SQF Practitioner and HACCP Certified. Ideally will have developed and implemented all paperwork and training as it relates to FSMA Regulations and SQF Code Certification.
• Ability for strategic innovation thinking and strong communication skills required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Have a positive can-do attitude, good organizational skills, and the ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and concise manner
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines through prioritization of tasks
• Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• 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 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.