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This position is responsible for independently managing a maintenance team through subordinate supervisors to ensure production machinery operates at optimal capacity and that facilities and grounds are well maintained.\nThis role provides leadership and direction to maintenance personnel, supports safe and efficient plant operations, manages maintenance systems and budgets, and partners with operating teams to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and maintain a zero-accident culture.\nEssential Functions\nEstablish and maintain the preventive maintenance program to ensure machinery is kept in optimal and safe working condition.\nDetermine work order priorities and schedule repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines and equipment to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.\nSupervise maintenance department personnel in day-to-day operations to ensure minimal downtime and costs while supporting accountability, productivity, and efficiency.\nManage the department budget within approved limits; monitor spending and recommend cost-saving and standardization methods.\nIdentify and implement cost reduction opportunities in conjunction with operating teams.\nEstablish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to regulate the maintenance function within the processing plant.\nMentor, coach, train, and cross-train employees to encourage career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas for improvement.\nAdminister performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis.\nFollow, promote, and ensure subordinates adhere to all safety initiatives, helping maintain a zero-accident culture.\nEstablish, communicate, and maintain expectations that support safety, company standards, and clear direction for employees.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nWork within the framework of Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.\nCompensation: $110,000 - $120,000\nBenefits: 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.\nAll 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.\nQualifications\nMinimum three (3) years of relevant progressive maintenance supervision experience in a manufacturing setting preferred; five (5) or more years of experience in the food industry or protein industry strongly preferred.\nMinimum three (3) years of experience managing a large team across multiple shifts.\nKnowledge of food processing systems highly preferred.\nKnowledge of relevant regulatory requirements governing the food industry and a thorough understanding of required support for maintaining utility functions, such as refrigeration/freezing systems, boilers, HVAC, and PLC controls; experience with bread and batter equipment is a plus.\nStrong customer focus with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.\nProficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word; maintenance work order and parts inventory system knowledge preferred.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment using excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail.\nStrong customer-centric attitude, high energy level, and strong sense of urgency.\nPreferred Candidate Attributes\nExcellent organizational and interpersonal skills.\nExceptional oral and written communication skills.\nGood judgment and strong problem resolution skills.\nAbility to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nExperience in food manufacturing.\nChampion for safety, quality, and GMP standards as needed.\nBilingual proficiency in Spanish or French.\nNew 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.\nWork Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel\nWork is performed on-site within a poultry production and processing environment. This position requires access to production areas and the ability to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chilled conditions within the plant. Hearing and eye protection are required in production areas, and team members must wear hair and beard nets and any additional personal protective equipment required by task, location, or safety standards.\nAbility to traverse throughout facilities, including moving up and down stairs as needed, both indoors and outdoors.\nFrequently subjected to varying environments, including extreme wet and cold or hot and humid conditions.\nOccasionally lifts up to 60 lbs.\nMust have 20/20 corrected vision and color vision.\nMust be able to climb stairs to view processes.\nMust be willing to participate on an audit team or safety committee.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThis position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.\nRecruiter and Agency Disclaimer\nUnsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.\nAll external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.\nAbout Farmer Focus\nFarmer 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. 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