Senior Manager, Financial Waste Reduction
hace 16 días
Austin
Job Description 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: Vital Farms is strengthening our enterprise discipline around waste reduction, cost management, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Waste Reduction to own and lead this work at an enterprise level, partnering closely with senior leaders across the organization. This role sits within FP&A and serves as the strategic program owner for waste reduction initiatives across the value chain. Beyond building tools and processes, this leader will shape executive thinking, influence prioritization decisions, and embed waste reduction as a durable operating capability at Vital Farms. Success in this role requires strong financial and analytical skills paired with exceptional influence, executive presence, and change leadership, as this individual will routinely engage SLT members and senior functional leaders without formal authority. What You'll Do: • Design and lead the enterprise waste reduction program, establishing the frameworks, playbooks, and processes that guide how Vital Farms identifies, tracks, and eliminates waste., • Partner with FP&A and cross-functional leaders (Supply Chain, Operations, Farm Ops, Quality, Procurement, etc.) to prioritize initiatives tied to the savings target., • Partner directly with SLT members and senior functional leaders to shape initiatives, challenge assumptions, and drive tradeoff decisions tied to savings, capacity, and investment., • Lead executive-level discussions by synthesizing complex financial and operational data into crisp insights, recommendations, and decisions., • Develop tools and dashboards to track waste, quantify savings, monitor project milestones, and support data-driven decision making., • Drive adoption of waste reduction processes, coaching teams to build this new capability and ensuring consistent application across the business., • Provide strong project management to keep initiatives on track; facilitating routines, removing obstacles, escalating risks, and ensuring accountability against timelines and deliverables., • Conduct financial modeling and ROI analysis to validate benefits and help teams prioritize high impact opportunities., • Lead reporting and communication cadences with FP&A, SLT, and functional leaders, translating complex data into clear insights and recommendations., • Identify systemic trends and root causes through data, helping the business address the highest-value improvement areas., • Ensure compliance with financial and operational controls as part of waste reduction activities., • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field., • 7+ years of experience in finance, continuous improvement, operations finance, program management, or related roles., • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional cost savings or waste reduction initiatives in a CPG or manufacturing environment., • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and executives, driving alignment and outcomes without formal authority., • Strong financial acumen, including ability to quantify benefits, model scenarios, and evaluate ROI., • Proven success building scalable programs, tools, and routines from the ground up., • Exceptional project management skills with the ability to keep multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously. Project Management Certification considered a plus., • Experience supporting or leading enterprise transformation initiatives preferred., • Ability to travel 10-20% (including overnight) is required for meetings, company trainings, and events., • 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., • 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. 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. California Applicants: Please see our California Employment Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we collect, use, retain, and disclose personal information as part of our recruitment and hiring process.
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