Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor

Posted:
3/13/2025, 10:26:49 AM

Location(s):
Springfield, Missouri, United States ⋅ Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

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.

The Logistics & Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for all activities required to ensure accurate and timely receipt and shipment of orders. This includes coordination of the dock schedule, coaching and assisting leads, developing operators, following up with freight carriers when needed, and completion of order management processes within the system. The ideal candidate for the role is organized and process / system oriented, communicates clearly and directly, acts with a sense of urgency, and understands the flow of data to solve problems. You will work closely with the shipping leads, production team, supply chain, and 3rd party logistics partners to meet the expectations and standards of Vital Farms and our customers.

 

What You'll Do

  • Partner with other departments and leaders at ECS to ensure we win as a team and meet (or exceed) our daily production schedule targets.
  • Ensure all personnel safety, sanitation, and food safety procedures are followed without exception.
  • Directly manage Crew in their daily tasks, including performance reviews, on-the-job training, and coaching/disciplinary action
  • Assign tasks and monitor performance to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Partner with the training team to oversee and coordinate the development and up-skilling of your crew.
  • Coordinate in/outbound shipments
  • Communicate with drivers on-site to check them in and facilitate the smooth flow of freight in and out of the facility.
  • Assist shipping leads in managing the daily dock schedule, including consistent follow up for missed appointments.
  • Systematically receive inbound orders and fulfill outbound orders.
  • Assist in storage organization activities, identifying problems to be addressed, as time allows.
  • Act like an owner and identify areas to drive continuous improvement.

 

What You Bring to the Table

  • 2+ years of supervisory experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a warehouse or transportation role
  • High School diploma or GED required but a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or Operations is strongly preferred
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Ability to work in a fluid, fast paced environment
  • Ability to quickly learn new tools and systems
  • Excel skills – ability to manipulate data using standard formulas / functionality and in templates created by others

What We Bring to the Table:

  • A fast-paced, energetic 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 $65,000 - $75,000. 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.

 

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.  

 
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.