VITAL FARMS –

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.

WHO WE ARE:

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms’ products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide.
Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we’re committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected, they bring their best ideas forward - fueling innovation, belonging, and shared success. We strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in equal opportunity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

YOUR ROLE:

Reporting to the Farm Compliance Field Manager, the Farm & Feed Mill Compliance Specialist will be responsible for assessing and monitoring both our partner feed mills and contracted farms for compliance to both rigorous Vital Farms standards and external regulatory agencies. The Farm & Feed Mill Compliance Specialist will be exceedingly thorough in their processes and provide meaningful and actionable feedback both to partner feed mills and farmers, to enhance each location’s ability to achieve excellence.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead inspection program for approval of new and existing feed mills as needed.
• Schedule and conduct regular audits of each approved feed mill and each feed mill’s practices to ensure VF’s standards are maintained.
• Track and follow up on Non conformances to ensure completion and closeout in a timely manner.
• Develop close professional working relationships with partner feed mills to support their learning and development in the importance of feed mill quality and regulatory compliance.
• Schedule and conduct regular inspections to ensure VF’s standards and pasture raised practices are maintained on each of our small family farms.
• Schedule and participate in third party inspections including regulatory bodies, customers, and organic certifiers.
• Develop close professional working relationships with our Growers to support their learning and development in the importance of active farm management.
• Collaborate with Growers to assist them with audit preparation activities, including collecting appropriate documentation and determining optimal scheduling.
• Listen to Grower needs and concerns and diplomatically solve challenges.
• Collaborate and maintain close contact with the Farm Compliance and Farm Support crew to share best practices and provide support.