Production & Inventory Control Coordinator

Vital Farms•Springfield, MO

3d•Remote

About The Position

This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. 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. As a Production & Supply Coordinator at Vital Farms, you will... When it comes to production, you know every minute and every detail counts. You’re the kind of person who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly tracking materials, updating schedules, and jumping in to fix small problems before they crack into big ones. That’s exactly the kind of Production & Supply Chain Coordinator we’re looking for at Vital Farms : someone who’s organized, calm under pressure, and committed to getting things done the right way—every time. Because here’s the deal—at Vital Farms, we’re on a mission to bring ethical food to the table, one thoughtfully sourced ingredient at a time. While we’re best known for our pasture-raised eggs—giving our hens 108 square feet to roam and calling bullsh t on terms like “cage-free” and “free-range”— we’re just getting started. We give a cluck about our crew, our farmers, and the planet we all share. If that sounds like something you care about too, we’d love to talk about how you can help us keep production running sunny side up. Fluent in the language of production schedules, inventory flow, and on-the-floor coordination, you’re that rare bird who thrives in both teamwork and independent flight. You’re comfortable working in ERP systems and on the production floor, tracking materials from receiving to finished goods, and making sure every product, pallet, and process is accurate and on time. You’ve got egg- ceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the kind of ownership mindset that keeps everything on track—because at Vital Farms, precision in production means purpose in every carton.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in logistics, production planning, or a related operations role—bonus points if it’s in a fast-paced or food manufacturing environment.
Strong MS Office skills, especially in Excel—and know your way around spreadsheets like a pro.
Experience working in ERP systems and using data to make decisions and solve problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and you know how to tailor your message for your audience.
Team player who believes that we is greater than me —you celebrate others’ wins and know collaboration is key.
You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
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

Experience in a fast-paced or food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Review any inventory discrepancies identified during the shift and document in the CZ/ECS log.
Validate NR to restrict log and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
Perform daily cooler and dry goods inventory inquiries and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
Manage MES queue; maintaining a zero balance in queue by end of shift.
Manage daily cycle counts and follow-up on any incomplete counts.
Ensure supporting paperwork is complete for all inventory movements.
Review all inventory-related transactions entered during the shift.
Verify production batches are properly closed, and all necessary adjustments have been made at end of shift.
Preparation of inventory journals and documentation attached
Cycle count according to schedule (Nest run, Finished goods, Prod In, Cooler, etc.)
Document root cause and ownership for unresolved exceptions.
Assist Plant Controller with discrepancy resolution
Assist with month end close activities
Validate inventory corrections made during the shift.
Confirm supporting documentation exists for all adjustments.
Verify inventory issues discovered today were investigated the same day whenever possible.
Communicate to crew the status of overall transactions/exceptions
Monitor and communicate inventory aging risk