Farm Operations Supervisor

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:

We are seeking an experienced people leader to supervise the day-to-day work of our Accelerator Farm teams. Reporting directly to the Director of Live Production, this role has primary responsibility for coaching people, building healthy working relationships, strengthening communication, and creating consistent accountability across the farms. The Supervisor will spend regular time on the farms and provide hands-on operational coverage when Farm Leads or Farm Associates are away for vacations, holidays, or other absences. The Supervisor will also help Farm Leads execute established plans and connect them with Vital Farms subject-matter experts for poultry health, animal care, nutrition, compliance, quality, safety, and other technical guidance. Success in this role depends more on strong people leadership, organization, and follow-through than on deep poultry expertise.

What You'll Do:

People Leadership and Team Culture

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop Accelerator Farm Leads and assigned farm team members.
• Build a respectful, collaborative work environment where team members communicate openly and work through challenges constructively.
• Address interpersonal concerns promptly, facilitate conflict resolution, and involve People Team partners when appropriate.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, recognize strong contributions, and manage performance concerns consistently.
• Support onboarding, training coordination, and ongoing development for Accelerator Farm Leads and farm team members.
• Review timecards, attendance, schedules, time-off coverage, and staffing needs to support reliable farm operations.
• Hold regular one-on-one and team check-ins to understand concerns, remove barriers, and reinforce priorities.
• Model Vital Farms values and help create a safe, inclusive, and accountable workplace.

Farm Operations and Accountability

• Coordinate daily work priorities across the Accelerator Farms and confirm that assigned work is completed safely, consistently, and on time.
• Ensure Accelerator Farm Leads understand and follow established operating procedures, animal-care expectations, biosecurity requirements, and quality and safety standards.
• Monitor staffing, supplies, facilities, and maintenance needs; coordinate resources and escalate risks that could disrupt operations.
• Provide hands-on farm coverage during Farm Lead or Farm Associate vacations, holidays, and other planned or unplanned absences, including completing assigned daily farm duties as needed.
• Support accurate and timely completion of required production, training, safety, and compliance records.
• Partner with compliance and farm leadership to maintain audit readiness and ensure corrective actions are assigned, tracked, and completed.
• Reinforce preventative maintenance, pest-control, housekeeping, and workplace-safety routines established for each farm.
• Identify operational or people-related issues, clarify ownership, and follow through until they are resolved.
• Look for practical ways to improve communication, consistency, efficiency, and the team member experience across the farms.

Cross-Functional Partnership and Technical Support

• Connect Accelerator Farm Leads with Vital Farms subject-matter experts for poultry health, animal care, nutrition, veterinary guidance, compliance, quality, safety, and farm systems.
• Ensure technical recommendations from cross-functional partners are translated into clear assignments and consistently executed on the farms.
• Facilitate communication between Farm Leads, the Director of Live Production, and cross-functional partners so concerns and decisions are visible to the right people.
• Escalate animal-health, production, food-safety, biosecurity, regulatory, or facilities concerns promptly to the appropriate subject-matter expert and leader.
• Coordinate meetings, training, farm visits, and follow-up activities requested by technical and functional partners.
• Track commitments and verify that Farm Leads complete agreed actions, while leaving technical decision-making with the appropriate subject-matter experts.
• Share frontline observations and team feedback with cross-functional partners to support practical, farm-ready solutions.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Organizational Leadership, Animal Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience supervising people in a farm, production, manufacturing, logistics, or other hands-on operational environment preferred.
• Located within commutable distance (approx. 45 mins) to assigned farms in Southern Indiana with the expectation of being onsite 4-5 days a week.
• Ability to travel 10% for company events, team meetings and other business needs. 
• Demonstrated ability to coach team members, set expectations, provide feedback, and address performance concerns.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to facilitate difficult conversations and resolve workplace conflict constructively.
• Clear, respectful communication skills and the ability to build trust across frontline and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail, with the ability to coordinate work across multiple farms and priorities.
• Sound judgment and a proactive approach to identifying risks, escalating concerns, and removing barriers.
• Comfort learning and reinforcing established farm, animal-care, safety, quality, and compliance procedures; deep poultry expertise is not required.
• Ability to travel regularly among assigned Accelerator Farm locations and remain accessible to farm teams.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends, holidays, or adjusted hours and to step into hands-on farm duties when coverage is needed.
• Commitment to animal welfare, workplace safety, sustainable agriculture, and Vital Farms values.
• 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.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered!

What We Bring to the Table:

• 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, 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.