Farm Operations Manager

Vital Farms - Current Crew Members • Seymour, IN

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Farm Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our company-owned farms. This role is responsible for leading farm teams, maintaining strong animal welfare and production outcomes, supporting compliance and safety programs, and ensuring efficient farm operations. The Farm Operations Manager partners closely with maintenance, compliance, veterinary, and other support teams to drive execution and continuous improvement across Accelerator Farms.

Requirements

• 5+ years of farm, livestock, poultry, or agricultural operations experience.
• Prior experience leading people in an agricultural, manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
• Located within commutable distance of all assigned locations, with the ability to work onsite 4-5 days per week.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, manage, and hold accountable a diverse team across multiple farms, shifts, and operational priorities.
• Experience leading teams directly or indirectly in a farm, production, operations, or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to travel 25-35% for company events, team meetings, and other business needs.
• Effective communication skills and creative problem-solving ability
• Great organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Commitment to animal welfare and sustainable farming practices.
• You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• 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’re not afraid to leave the bullsht behind and have honest conversations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Farm and Sr. Farm Associates.
• Establish clear expectations around safety, animal welfare, productivity, and performance.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support crew development.
• Support onboarding and training for new farm team members.
• Coordinate labor and resources across assigned farm locations.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and partner with leadership on implementation.
• Partner with compliance, maintenance, veterinary, and nutrition teams to support farm performance and issue resolution.
• Manage farm supplies, ordering, and operational readiness.
• Take a proactive approach to troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Oversee execution of biosecurity, pest control, quality, and safety programs.
• Ensure required records and documentation are maintained accurately.
• Support compliance with all regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Maintain audit readiness across assigned locations.
• Partner with Compliance to complete corrective actions resulting from audits.
• Coordinate routine facility maintenance activities and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct required crew training related to animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety.
• Partner with farm teams to ensure flock health, welfare, and production performance.
• Coordinate feed deliveries and support implementation of nutrition programs.
• Monitor bird health and escalate concerns to veterinary and farm leadership teams.
• Participate in production reviews and performance discussions.
• Ensure proper pasture management, flock care, and barn conditions.
• Support flock placements, transitions, and depopulation activities.
• Assist with implementation of feed, lighting, and flock management programs.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1
• Free eggs, 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: Mid Level