Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift Liberty

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

Semi-subsidized medical coverage

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) plan with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement opportunities

EAP

Internal learning and career growth

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance operations, optimize equipment uptime, and support safe, compliant production across facilities. You will supervise staff, mentor technicians, and ensure preventive maintenance, refrigeration and wastewater programs meet GMP and HACCP standards.

Expect to lead a team in a fast-paced food production environment, manage multiple priorities, and drive continuous improvement while adhering to USDA/OSHA regulations.

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, GMPs, HACCP procedures, and applicable regulatory expectations.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, train, and motivate maintenance team members.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Team management

Education

Associate degree or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Tools

PLCs

Refrigeration systems

Wastewater treatment

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Superintendent 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 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

Benefits

• weekly payroll
• paid time off and sick leave
• semi-subsidized medical coverage
• dental and vision plan options
• 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

Farmer Focus is a company dedicated to people, the farmers who grow for us and our team members who work in our state-of-the-art facilities. Whether a general laborer on our breast debone line or an executive, we are committed to creating a workplace that values all our people and offers everyone a chance to grow and thrive. We operate from our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. We plan our work schedules to avoid most Saturday work. We do not run production on Sundays. Join us in our mission to protect generational family farms. We look forward to working with you!

Farmer Focus es una empresa dedicada a las personas, los granjeros que crían para nosotros y a los miembros del equipo que trabajan en nuestras instalaciones con tecnología de última generación. Ya sea usted un trabajador general de nuestra línea de pechuga o un ejecutivo, estamos comprometidos a crear un lugar de trabajo que valore a nuestra gente y ofrezca a todos la oportunidad de crecer y prosperar. Operamos en base a nuestros valores Farmer Focus CARES: Comunidad, Responsabilidad, Respeto, Excelencia y Mayordomía. Mayormente planificamos nuestros horarios evitando trabajar los sábados. No realizamos producción los domingos. Únase a nosotros en nuestra misión de proteger las granjas familiares generacionales. ¡Esperamos trabajar con usted!