Production Manager, Night Crew

**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:

The Production Manager will have direct oversight of the production operations for our egg packing facility in Springfield, MO. You are a go-getter and problem solver who sees the details and the bigger picture at the same time. You understand that a production environment is a busy place and that things don’t always go as planned, but you’re able to stay organized and make sure your team understands and works the plan.  You have stellar interpersonal skills that enable you to influence and empower your team to meet and exceed expectations.  You know that to truly be successful you have to develop and grow your team and the crew around you.

And now we have arrived at a crucial time in our job description, where we throw caution aside and take a deep dive into the day-to-day life of a Production Manager at Vital Farms. Ready. Set. Bullet points!

What You'll Do:

• Develop a strong operations team, focused on execution, and continuous improvement.
• In partnership with the training team, ensure crew members are cross trained to maximize staffing flexibility and utilization and provide career advancement.
• Drive strong communication practices with your team to ensure the crew gets necessary updates and the leaders express appreciation.
• Partner with the Safety and Quality teams to ensure all crew members rigorously follow personal safety and food safety procedures.
• Build relationships and strong collaboration with all cross-functional teams to drive completion of objectives and continue to upskill your team.
• Become an expert user of iMoba software, to provide operational insights from processing operations. 
• Use all available data to identify improvement opportunities, provide fact-based feedback and coaching to crew members, and collaborate with the broader team to drive efficiency improvements.
• Act like an owner and be relentlessly dissatisfied with current results – always looking for a better way – to build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Raise the standards by defining and refining processes through collaboration with cross-functional support teams and fostering a culture of consistency and accountability.
• Occasionally travel for meetings

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations, industrial, or similar field is preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in production/manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing systems experience is strongly preferred.
• A history showing a bias for action to drive initiatives forward in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong computer skills, able to use the Microsoft office suite
• Able to build connections and communicate well with all levels of the organization, both on site and remote
• 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.