[Hiring] Environmental, Health & Safety Manager @Vital Farms

Role Description

The EHS Manager will establish, lead, and continuously improve Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at Vital Crossroads, our newest manufacturing facility opening in Q1 2027. This role is foundational to creating a zero injury, safety first culture from day one.

This position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, People and Quality leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, proactive risk management, and strong crew engagement in safety practices.

What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and sustain site-wide EHS programs aligned with Vital Farms standards and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the site subject matter expert for OSHA, EPA, workers compensation, and environmental compliance
• Lead risk assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective action processes
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, incident investigations, and reporting
• Develop leading indicators and analytics to drive proactive safety improvements
• Build and deliver safety training programs for leaders and hourly crew
• Oversee emergency response planning, drills, and continuous improvement follow ups
• Support management of change (MOC) for new equipment, processes, and facility modifications
• Lead ergonomic assessments and injury prevention initiatives
• Maintain chemical inventories, SDS documentation, and hazardous materials training
• Partner with leaders to embed safety accountability at all levels of the organization
• Have a strong understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Build and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders that are crucial to the success of the EHS program
• Foster a visible, trust-based safety culture rooted in coaching and shared ownership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or food production environments
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations
• Experience supporting new site launches or major expansions is a plus
• Proven ability to influence without authority and coach leaders at all levels
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50% during the first year for training and ramp up, ~10-15% travel thereafter

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $105,000 - $112,000.

Company Description

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.