Production Manager

You're the kind of person who's always thinking three or four steps ahead, connecting the dots like an air-traffic controller, staying on top of what needs to happen next to keep everything moving and on time. You love working in a fast-paced environment and you're at your very best when you've got a production sheet in one hand, a cup of coffee in the other, and a team that's fired up and ready to go. You've seen firsthand how teamwork makes the dream work, which is why you always lead by example, inspiring those around you to be as proactive, efficient, and accurate as you are.

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

• 7+ years of progressive experience in production/manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in business management, operations, industrial, or similar field is preferred.
• 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.

 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)
• Company-wide bonus program; when we succeed together, we celebrate together
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1
• Free eggs and butter, 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