Distribution Center Manager, Refrigerated

Vital Farms • Seymour, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Distribution Center Manager, Refrigerated will lead all cold chain warehousing, storage, and logistics operations at our newest manufacturing and distribution facility, Vital Crossroads, opening in Q1 2027. This role is critical to launching a high performing, food safe, and people centered distribution operation from the ground up.
This leader will play a key role in pre-opening readiness, including training at our Springfield, Missouri egg processing facility, before transitioning to full ownership of onsite operations in Seymour, Indiana.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in warehouse or distribution operations, ideally in refrigerated or food environments
• Proven experience leading teams in high-volume, safety-sensitive operations, ASRS knowledge is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of food safety, OSHA, and cold storage best practices
• Experience launching or scaling operations is strongly preferred
• Comfort working onsite in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Willingness to relocate to, or commute within reasonable distance of, Seymour, Indiana
• Ability to travel up to 50% during the first year for training and ramp up; ~10–15% thereafter
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sht – 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 bullsht behind and have honest conversations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily refrigerated distribution center operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and outbound shipping
• Build, hire, and develop a high performing team, including supervisors and hourly crew
• Establish and maintain food safety, cold chain integrity, OSHA, and regulatory compliance standards
• Own operational KPIs related to safety, quality, service level, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, and cost control
• Partner cross functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, People and Transportation teams
• Lead SOP development, training programs, and standard work to ensure consistent, scalable operations
• Oversee equipment readiness, maintenance coordination, vendor relationships, and fleet interfaces
• Manage budgets, labor planning, and performance to financial targets
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader who models Vital Farms values and people-first culture
• Support network wide initiatives and best-practice sharing across sites

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees