Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift Acorn

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off & sick leave

Medical coverage (semi-subsidized)

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Internal learning & career growth

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance operations across production facilities, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will supervise the maintenance team, assign work, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes and equipment uptime.

You will oversee preventative maintenance, refrigeration and wastewater management, and partner with USDA/OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 5–7 years supervisory experience in maintenance.
• Experience coordinating maintenance in manufacturing/production environments.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, safety requirements, GMPs, HACCP, and regulatory expectations.
• Supervise, mentor, train, and motivate maintenance staff.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and facilities work to support operations.
• Maintain department performance for efficient use of resources and materials.
• Drive continuous improvement in materials, processes, lean manufacturing, and quality initiatives.
• Ensure routine equipment checks on PLCs and essential equipment.
• Supervise staff, manage staffing, training, and performance.
• Support PSM program and regulatory compliance (USDA/OSHA).
• Mentor team members and communicate performance standards and expectations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance operations

Safety & regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

PLCs

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Job Details

• Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
• Department: Maintenance
• Reports To: Maintenance Manager
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Location: On Plant / Assigned Location(s)
• 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

Compensation Range: $100,000- $115,000

Shift differential available for 2nd and 3rd shift positions

The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.

Benefits

• 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)
• 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.

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