Maintenance and Facilities Manager, Accelerator Farms (Southern, Indiana or Northern, Kentucky)

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 are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

Your Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Maintenance and Facilities Manager to develop and then oversee preventative maintenance and facilities maintenance programs related to our farming operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing farm maintenance  programs, building a maintenance team, and providing training to staff to maintain high standards of work quality and operational efficiency. 

What You'll Do:

• Designs and implements maintenance preventative and facilities maintenance programs and strategies.
• Recruits, develops, and coaches maintenance team members.
• Creates and implements processes for maintenance work-orders, equipment breakdowns, and emergency maintenance calls.
• Develops and ensures adherence to routine and on-call schedules for maintenance team members.
• Works with the farm managers to schedule and coordinate routine maintenance activities.
• Prepares regular preventative and facilities maintenance reports for appropriate stakeholders.
• Performs site checks to monitor quality of work performed by maintenance team.
• Addresses any matters arising from stakeholders such as environmental and local community issues.
• Provides key insight to the off-site Project Manager during construction and design to address long term manufacturing needs/requirements.
• Identifies and manages critical spare parts inventory to balance cost control with operational reliability.
• Has operational responsibility/accountability for site maintenance activities including the repair, maintenance and installation of equipment, the maintenance of buildings, grounds, utility systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and sanitation practices. 
• Manages the training, development and succession planning for direct reports.
• Drive implementation of maintenance and facilities projects within budgets and timelines.  
• Assists team members with completion of maintenance tasks and upkeep of facilities as needed. 

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree or trade certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years leading and directing maintenance activities required. Preferably in the agricultural or food production sectors.
• Previous Electrical and/or Building Project Management experience preferred.
• Located within commutable distance to all barn locations in Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Expected to be in barn locations 4-5 days a week.
• Ability to travel 20-25% for company events, team meetings, and business needs.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary to support the farms.
• Must have a state approved and valid driver’s license in good standing 
• Comfortable standing or sitting for long periods of time  
• Comfortable outdoors and in high/low temperatures 
• Comfortable working in dusty environments 
• Comfortable pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching out. 
• Comfortable operating heavy equipment or machinery
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs 
• Comfortable working in confined spaces
• Manual dexterity and hand and eye coordination  
• Able to work on unlevel or uneven surfaces 
• Good knowledge of machine safety and safety regulations (e.g. OSHA)
• Strong team building and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical skills, negotiation skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and understand technical specifications and terminology.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• The ability to internalize a variety of information, facts, and forecast a business impact.
• Proven track record in leading organizational change. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them effectively.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• 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, 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.
• Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
• 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.

At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.