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!
Are the kind of person that can’t decide if you like working with people or hens more? Are you an experienced leader that likes to dig in and help get the job done? Do you find yourself wondering how to make happy hens produce even better? Last question…do you love sustainable agriculture? You should a part of our team as our new Grower Support Manager!
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Grower Support Manager will be responsible for closely monitoring flock performance data and, using this data, supporting members of the Grower Support team. The Grower Support team works closely with each one of our growers to support them as they care for their hens to ensure they are happy, healthy and reaching their full potential.
What You'll Do
Monitor all grower production data in relation to breed standard to proactively identify deviations from target.
Provide regular coaching and support to Grower Support crew. Train and onboard new Grower Support crew members.
Monitor Grower Support and Compliance schedules to ensure targets are met.
Work with nutrition partners and SQF Practitioner to review all quality measures weekly.
Monitor pullet quality, rearing conditions, and placement timelines and provide support to Pullet Coordinator.
Attend regular meetings with Growers, and other stakeholders to support educational and community engagement initiatives.
What You Bring to the Table
Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science or Animal Science
Minimum of 5 years poultry management experience
Must be willing to live 1-2 hours from processing facility
Shell egg production experience preferred but not necessary
Knowledge of avian diseases preferred
Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
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's in it For You
Be part of a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table
Work in a Mission-focused environment alongside passionate colleagues
Competitive pay and benefits
Companywide bonus program
Generous retirement contributions
Free eggs, butter, and ghee, along with friends and family discounts
Fun team SWAG
Learning and Development team dedicated to your growth
Vital Farms is a Certified B Corp that sources and markets delicious, high-quality, ethically-sourced egg and dairy products nationwide. We started on a single family-farm in Austin, TX in 2007, with 20 Rhode Island hens and a drive to raise the standards in sustainable agriculture. Today Vital Farms THE leading producer of pasture raised eggs, partnering with more than 200 family farms, and selling into over 13,000 grocery stores around the country. We believe that a healthy bottom line is the result of healthy business practices, and we care deeply about supporting all our stakeholders. This includes our crew, our consumers, our retailers, and of course our happy hens and contented cows. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.
Vital Farms will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.
In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to “bring ethically produced food to the table,” we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by law.
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