Plant Maintenance Leader - 2nd Shift (Food Processing)

Farmer-Focus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and sick leave

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead a multi-shift maintenance team in our poultry processing environment. You will drive preventive maintenance, supervise supervisors, and manage budgets to sustain peak equipment reliability and plant safety.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration with operations to reduce downtime, ensure GMP and regulatory compliance, and foster professional growth while upholding our CARES values.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of progressive maintenance supervision experience in manufacturing.
• Five or more years in the food/protein industry strongly preferred.
• Experience managing a large team across multiple shifts.
• Knowledge of food processing systems and regulatory requirements; support for refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, and PLC controls.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the preventive maintenance program to keep machinery safe and reliable.
• Prioritize work orders and schedule repairs to minimize disruption to operations.
• Supervise maintenance staff across shifts, controlling downtime and costs while ensuring accountability.
• Manage the department budget and identify cost-saving, standardization opportunities.
• Develop and enforce SOPs; mentor and cross-train employees for career growth.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Downtime reduction

Decision making

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance work order system

Job description

Farmer Focus is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead a multi-shift maintenance team in our poultry processing environment. You will drive preventive maintenance, supervise supervisors, and manage budgets to sustain peak equipment reliability and plant safety.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration with operations to reduce downtime, ensure GMP and regulatory compliance, and foster professional growth while upholding our CARES values.