Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift Acorn

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. 

• 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. 

New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work. 

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.  

EOE, including disability/vets

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  Associate degree in a related field and five to seven years of related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

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  Experience coordinating maintenance operations in a manufacturing, production, processing, or similar environment. 

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  Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, equipment repair, facilities repair, and maintenance operations. 

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  Knowledge of safety requirements, quality standards, GMPs, HACCP procedures, and applicable regulatory expectations. 

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  Ability to supervise, mentor, train, and motivate maintenance team members. 

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  Ability to communicate performance standards and address performance concerns appropriately. 

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  Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. 

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  Exceptional oral and written communication skills. 

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  Good judgment and strong problem-resolution skills. 

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  Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

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  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, team members, regulatory representatives, and cross-functional partners.