Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift Acorn

Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title:   Maintenance   Supervisor
Department:   Maintenance  
Reports To:   Maintenance   Manager  
FLSA Status:   Exempt  
Location:  Acorn Plant
Work Arrangement:   On- Site  
Shift / Schedule:   Full-time  
Travel Requirements:   N/A  
Employment Type:   Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Maintenance Supervisor   is responsible for   coordinating maintenance operations to support smooth production operations, high safety standards, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees maintenance team members, assigns work, supports training and development,   monitors   performance, and ensures maintenance activities are completed   in accordance with   company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable government regulations.

The Maintenance Supervisor plays   an important role   in   optimizing   equipment uptime, supporting preventative maintenance programs, ensuring proper use of labor and materials,   maintaining   refrigeration and wastewater operations, and driving continuous improvement across maintenance processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate preventative maintenance programs, equipment repair, and facilities repair necessary to support essential operations.

- Maintain department performance within established standards for efficient use of human resources, equipment, and materials.

- Seek new opportunities for continuous improvement in materials, processes, lean manufacturing, and total quality management.

- Ensure routine equipment checks are completed on all PLCs and essential equipment.

- Coordinate equipment and labor to   optimize   completion of projects, routine maintenance, and necessary repairs.

- Ensure proper maintenance of refrigeration equipment through assigned staff.

- Support maintenance and completion of the PSM program.

- Supervise wastewater treatment operations and work toward the highest standard of wastewater recycling.

- Ensure wastewater treatment operations meet the requirements of the discharge permit.

- Maintain knowledge of current maintenance and manufacturing technologies and systems.

- Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, EEO, and other applicable government regulations.

- Establish and   maintain   appropriate working   relationships with other management personnel and USDA representatives.

- Support Process Hazard Analysis and Management of Change processes for system changes.

- Mentor and motivate maintenance team members by providing training and development to support performance and personal growth.

- Communicate performance standards to team members.

- Recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments.

- Address and   counsel   performance concerns in   a timely   and   appropriate manner .

- Communicate standards and ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, GMPs, and HACCP procedures.

- Train team members on safety regulations and practices and enforce safety expectations.

- Manage staffing and attendance for assigned team members.

- Facilitate team meetings, including team member training.

- Ensure   appropriate documentation   is completed,   maintained , and filed as   required .

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation: $100,000- $115,000

Additional Compensation:   Shift differential available for 2 nd   and 3 rd   shift positions

Benefits:   Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll,   paid time off and sick leave,   semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match ,   HSA and FSA,   education reimbursement opportunities, employee   assistance   programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or   discontinued   by Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

- Associate degree in a related field and five to seven years of related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

- Experience coordinating maintenance operations in a manufacturing, production, processing, or similar environment.

- Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, equipment repair, facilities repair, and maintenance operations.

- Knowledge of safety requirements, quality standards, GMPs, HACCP procedures, and applicable regulatory expectations.

- Ability to supervise, mentor, train, and motivate maintenance team members.

- Ability to communicate performance standards and address performance concerns appropriately.

- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

- Good judgment and strong problem-resolution skills.

- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Ability to   establish   and maintain effective working relationships with management, team members, regulatory representatives, and cross-functional partners.

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience in food processing, poultry processing, manufacturing, or production maintenance.

- Experience with refrigeration systems, wastewater treatment operations, or PSM programs.

- Experience with lean manufacturing, total quality management, or continuous improvement initiatives.

- Knowledge of PLCs and essential production equipment.

- Prior experience managing staffing, attendance, training documentation, and team performance.

New team members must be able to pass a drug,   alcohol   and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

Work is conducted primarily in an office and manufacturing/production environment at Farmer Focus facilities. Occasional travel between facilities may be   required   for meetings, collaboration, and team coverage. This role may require access to the production environment and maintenance   areas. The   team member must be able   to tolerate   varying heat, wet, and chill conditions within the plant.   Hearing and eye-protective equipment are required in the production area.   Hair and beard nets are   required   in the production area.   Additional   personal protective equipment may be   required   based on task, location, and safety requirements. This position may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and working near production equipment, maintenance equipment, and active plant operations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles   submitted   by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the   Recruiting   team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.   All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must   comply with   applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in   servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.   Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality.   At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

EOE, including disability/vets