Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift Liberty

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 115 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Weekly payroll

Paid time off

Sick leave

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) plan with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Resumo da oferta

Farmer Focus is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate preventive maintenance, oversee a maintenance team, and ensure compliance with safety, GMPs, HACCP, and USDA/OSHA regulations. You will drive equipment uptime and support continuous improvement across maintenance processes.

Based at our Liberty facility, this full-time role requires leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment, with minimal travel

Qualificações

• Associate degree in a related field and 5–7 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience coordinating maintenance in manufacturing or production environments.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, facilities repair, and maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of safety requirements, GMPs, HACCP procedures, and applicable regulatory expectations.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, train, and motivate maintenance staff.
• Strong communication of performance standards and addressing concerns.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Good judgment and problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to collaborate with management, regulatory reps, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to perform essential functions with/without accommodation.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and repairs.
• Maintain department performance for efficient use of resources.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in materials, processes, lean manufacturing, and total quality management.
• Ensure routine equipment checks on PLCs and essential equipment.
• Coordinate equipment and labor to complete projects and repairs.
• Ensure refrigeration maintenance by assigned staff.
• Support the PSM program.
• Supervise wastewater treatment operations and pursue high wastewater recycling.
• Ensure wastewater meets discharge permit requirements.
• Train and mentor team; communicate performance standards.
• Establish relationships with management and USDA representatives.
• Support Safety, Process Hazard Analysis, and Management of Change.

Conhecimentos

Maintenance coordination

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

GMP HACCP knowledge

Training and mentoring

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Formação académica

Associate degree in a related field

Ferramentas

PLCs

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title:MaintenanceSupervisor
Department:Maintenance
Reports To:MaintenanceSuperintendent
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location:Liberty
Work Arrangement:On-Site
Shift / Schedule:Full-time, 1st Shift
Travel Requirements:Minimal travel between plant locations
Employment Type:Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Maintenance Supervisoris responsible forcoordinating 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,monitorsperformance, and ensures maintenance activities are completedin accordance withcompany policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable government regulations.

The Maintenance Supervisor playsan important roleinoptimizingequipment uptime, supporting preventative maintenance programs, ensuring proper use of labor and materials,maintainingrefrigeration 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 tooptimizecompletion 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 andmaintainappropriate workingrelationships 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 andcounselperformance concerns ina timelyandappropriate 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.

• Ensureappropriate documentationis completed,maintained, and filed asrequired.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation:$100,000- $115,000

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, employeeassistanceprograms (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, ordiscontinuedby 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,alcoholand 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 berequiredfor meetings, collaboration, and team coverage. This role may require access to the production environment and maintenanceareas. Theteam member must be ableto toleratevarying heat, wet, and chill conditions within the plant.Hearing and eye-protective equipment are required in the production area.Hair and beard nets arerequiredin the production area.Additionalpersonal protective equipment may berequiredbased 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 inservant 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