What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Superintendent - 2nd shift (Acorn) position at Farmer Focus?
Who We Are and What We Do
Farmer Focus’s mission is 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 consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.
How this role will be impactful
The Maintenance Superintendent is a key member of the Farmer Focus Maintenance leadership team. This position is responsible for independently manage a maintenance team through subordinate supervisors to ensure production machinery is functioning at optimal capacity and facilities and grounds are well maintained.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Establish and maintain the preventative maintenance program to ensure machinery is maintained at optimum and safe working condition
- Determine work order priority and schedule repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines/equipment to keep disruption of manufacturing to a minimum
- Supervise maintenance department personnel in day-to-day operation to insure minimal downtime and costs and optimal accountability, productivity, and efficiency
- Manage the department budget within approved limits, monitor and recommend cost saving and standardization methods
- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities in conjunction with operating teams
- Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to regulate the maintenance function within the processing plant
- Mentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
- Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
- Follow, promote, and ensure subordinates adhere to all safety initiatives helping to maintain a zero-accident culture
- Establish, communicate, and maintain expectations to support safety, company standards and to provide clear direction to employees
- Perform other duties as assigned
- A willingness to work within the framework of our Farmer Focus CARES values of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum three (3) years relevant progressive maintenance supervision experience in a manufacturing setting preferred; five (5) years' experience in food industry or protein industry strongly preferred
- Minimum three (3) years' experience in managing a large team across multiple shifts
- Knowledge of food processing systems highly preferred
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements governing the food industry and a thorough understanding of the required support for maintaining utility function, such as various refrigeration/freezing system, boilers, HVAC, PLC controls. etc.; specific experience with bread and batter equipment a plus
- Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner
- Must have strong communication, both verbal and written, attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
- Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word), Maintenance work order and parts inventory system knowledge preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment using excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail
- Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
The following help make you an even better potential candidate for the position:
- 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.
- Experience in food manufacturing
- Be a champion for safety, quality and GMP standards as needed
- Bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish or French
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to traverse throughout facilities, up and down stairs as needed, both indoors and out
- Frequently subjected to all environs (i.e., extreme wet and cold or hot and humid)
- Occasionally lifts up to 60 lbs.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have 20/20 corrected vision. Must possess color vision.
- Must be able to climb stairs to view processes.
- Must be willing to participate on audit team or safety committee.
Work Environment: Required to access the poultry production environment. Must be able to tolerate the varying heat, wet, and chill of the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment required in the production area. Required to wear hair and beard nets in the production area.
Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
