Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift Acorn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

PTO & sick leave

Medical coverage (subsidized)

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at the Acorn Plant to coordinate maintenance operations, drive safety standards, and ensure equipment reliability. You will oversee a maintenance team, assign work, and monitor performance to uphold policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, refrigeration and wastewater management, and continuous process improvement while aligning with USDA, OSHA, GMPs, HACCP, and company procedures.

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.

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.

Job description

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

Compensation: $100,000- $115,000

Additional Compensation

Shift differential available for 2 nd and 3 rd shift positions

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 cr