Corporate Associate Pastor

FIDELITY MANUFACTURING•Ocala, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fidelity Manufacturing is seeking a compassionate, approachable, and relationship-driven Corporate Chaplain / Workplace Pastor to join its chaplaincy team. The role provides spiritual guidance, encouragement, and personal support to team members across the company’s manufacturing facilities. The pastor maintains a consistent presence on production floors and in office areas, building relationships with team members across departments and shifts. The position reports to the Corporate Pastor and works under the direction of the Corporate Chaplain, providing support at both manufacturing locations as needed. The role includes leading Bible studies, coordinating prayer groups and fellowship opportunities, providing confidential pastoral counseling, assisting with recovery support, and supporting employees facing personal, family, workplace, or crisis-related challenges. The pastor connects team members with professional counseling or community resources when appropriate and communicates relevant concerns through proper channels while respecting confidentiality and reporting obligations. The position is on-site at manufacturing facilities in Ocala, Florida, and requires schedule flexibility, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and after-hours situations. The work takes place in manufacturing, production, and warehouse environments, which may include indoor and outdoor areas. Conditions can include fluctuating temperatures, weather, elevated noise, airborne particles, fumes, moving machinery, heavy equipment, forklifts, tools, and hard or uneven walking surfaces. Safety training, PPE, and safety procedures are provided and must be followed in production and warehouse areas.

Requirements

At least five years of pastoral leadership experience within a local church, such as Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, Youth Pastor, or a comparable pastoral leadership position.
Demonstrated experience providing individual pastoral counseling, spiritual guidance, and crisis support.
Experience leading Bible studies, prayer groups, small groups, or other faith-based programs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build meaningful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to handle sensitive personal information discreetly and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Strong emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and sound judgment in sensitive situations.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other members of the chaplaincy team.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or after-hours situations.
Ability to follow manufacturing safety requirements and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Active ministerial credentials, licensing, ordination, or formal theological or chaplaincy training.
Previous experience in corporate chaplaincy, community outreach, workplace ministry, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

Maintain a regular, visible presence throughout manufacturing facilities and engage with production and office team members across departments and shifts.
Build trusting relationships through consistent interaction, active listening, and genuine care.
Work under the direction of the Corporate Chaplain to provide pastoral support and coverage across both manufacturing locations as needed.
Provide spiritual guidance, encouragement, and pastoral care to team members experiencing personal, family, or workplace challenges.
Develop and lead Bible studies that encourage discussion, participation, and spiritual growth.
Coordinate and facilitate weekly prayer groups and fellowship opportunities for interested team members.
Assist in coordinating recovery support opportunities for team members navigating addiction, substance abuse, or other personal challenges.
Provide confidential pastoral counseling and emotional support to team members experiencing grief, family difficulties, stress, or significant life events.
Respond to workplace incidents, personal tragedies, and other crises with emotional and spiritual support as needed, including occasional after-hours situations.
Connect team members with appropriate community resources, professional counseling, or other support services when needs extend beyond pastoral care.
Recognize concerns that may require management or Human Resources involvement and communicate them through appropriate channels while respecting confidentiality and reporting obligations.
Communicate regularly with the Corporate Chaplain about chaplaincy activities, general team member needs, and opportunities to strengthen employee support.
Coordinate schedules and chaplaincy activities with the Corporate Chaplain to support coverage across facilities and shifts.
Maintain scheduling flexibility so team members on different shifts can access pastoral support.
Promote a positive, caring, and supportive workplace through consistent engagement and relationship building.
Respect team members’ beliefs and personal boundaries, ensure spiritual activities are voluntary, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and refer individuals to licensed professionals or community resources when appropriate.
Follow manufacturing safety requirements while working in production areas.