Distribution Center Manager, Refrigerated
Vital Farms
Operations
Seymour, IN, USA
USD 100k-120k / year
Posted on Apr 7, 2026
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:
The Distribution Center Manager, Refrigerated will lead all cold chain warehousing, storage, and logistics operations at our newest manufacturing and distribution facility, Vital Crossroads, opening in Q1 2027. This role is critical to launching a high performing, food safe, and people centered distribution operation from the ground up.
This leader will play a key role in pre-opening readiness, including training at our Springfield, Missouri egg processing facility, before transitioning to full ownership of onsite operations in Seymour, Indiana.
What You'll Do:
- Lead all daily refrigerated distribution center operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and outbound shipping
- Build, hire, and develop a high performing team, including supervisors and hourly crew
- Establish and maintain food safety, cold chain integrity, OSHA, and regulatory compliance standards
- Own operational KPIs related to safety, quality, service level, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, and cost control
- Partner cross functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, People and Transportation teams
- Lead SOP development, training programs, and standard work to ensure consistent, scalable operations
- Oversee equipment readiness, maintenance coordination, vendor relationships, and fleet interfaces
- Manage budgets, labor planning, and performance to financial targets
- Serve as a visible, hands-on leader who models Vital Farms values and people-first culture
- Support network wide initiatives and best-practice sharing across sites
What You Bring to the Table:
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in warehouse or distribution operations, ideally in refrigerated or food environments
- Proven experience leading teams in high-volume, safety-sensitive operations, ASRS knowledge is a plus
- Strong working knowledge of food safety, OSHA, and cold storage best practices
- Experience launching or scaling operations is strongly preferred
- Comfort working onsite in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Willingness to relocate to, or commute within reasonable distance of, Seymour, Indiana
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Ability to travel up to 50% during the first year for training and ramp up; ~10–15% thereafter
- 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 and butter (yes, really!), 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 $100,00 - $120,000. 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.
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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.
Ready to Join Us?
Together, we’re cultivating an environment where every Crew member can thrive, grow, and know they’re part of something bigger - improving lives through ethical food.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply - you might be exactly what we need!
Next Steps:
Shortly after you complete your application, you'll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process. If you don't immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter!
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 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.
Notification to Agencies:
**Vital Farms is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Vital Farms, please submit an application directly.
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Please Note: This position is designated as remote within the United States; however, we are currently unable to employ individuals residing in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming