Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift Liberty

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates maintenance operations to support smooth production, high safety standards, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance. The role supervises maintenance team members, assigns work, supports training and development, monitors performance, and ensures work complies with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable regulations. The position also supports equipment uptime, preventative maintenance, efficient use of labor and materials, refrigeration and wastewater operations, and continuous improvement. Work is conducted primarily in an office and manufacturing or production environment at Farmer Focus facilities. Occasional travel between facilities may be required. The role may require access to production and maintenance areas, where team members must tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions. Hearing and eye protection, hair and beard nets, and additional task- or location-specific PPE may be required. The position may involve standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and working near production and maintenance equipment and active plant operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The position is full-time, on-site, and scheduled for the second shift in Liberty, with minimal travel between plant locations. Compensation is $90,000–$105,000. Farmer Focus describes a competitive total rewards package that may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and internal learning, development, and career growth programs. Offerings are subject to eligibility, plan terms, and company policies and may change. New team members must pass post-offer drug, alcohol, and background screening before starting. Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the employee’s third workday. Farmer Focus recruits until the role is filled; there is no application deadline.

Requirements

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 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.
Ability to pass post-offer drug, alcohol, and background screening before employment begins.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate preventative maintenance programs, equipment repairs, and facilities repairs needed to support essential operations.
Maintain department performance standards for efficient use of people, equipment, and materials.
Identify opportunities to improve materials, processes, lean manufacturing, and total quality management.
Ensure routine checks are completed on PLCs and essential equipment.
Coordinate equipment and labor for projects, routine maintenance, and necessary repairs.
Ensure assigned staff properly maintain refrigeration equipment.
Support maintenance and completion of the PSM program.
Supervise wastewater treatment operations and work toward high standards of wastewater recycling.
Ensure wastewater treatment operations comply with discharge permit requirements.
Maintain knowledge of current maintenance and manufacturing technologies and systems.
Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, EEO, and other applicable government regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management personnel and USDA representatives.
Support Process Hazard Analysis and Management of Change processes for system changes.
Mentor, motivate, train, and develop maintenance team members.
Communicate performance standards, recognize and reward accomplishments, and address performance concerns appropriately.
Communicate 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 required documentation is completed, maintained, and filed.
Perform other duties as assigned.