Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift Acorn

Maintenance Supervisor

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

Additional Compensation:
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:
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, employee assistance programs (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, 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…