Farmer Focus
Maintenance Manager
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 of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to provide hands-on leadership to our production facilities! The successful candidate must have a "safety-first," hands-on mindset, that is willing to support all areas of operation. This role will also be responsible for managing reliability improvement initiatives and projects to achieve established performance metrics. Primary responsibilities include overseeing maintenance teams and ensuring successful completion of machine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and improvement of food processing and ancillary equipment. Key Responsibilities
Launch and lead smart preventive maintenance programs using the latest tracking tools and systems. Keep all machines and systems running at maximum efficiency. Jumpstart improvement projects that enhance safety, workflow, and performance. Create and deliver engaging, skill-building training for all levels of maintenance personnel. Collaborate with Plant Managers and leaders to grow and empower your team. Keep communication open, clear, and solution-focusedespecially across facilities and departments. Maintain R&M budgets, material/parts orders, and cost controls. Manage support systems and maintain full visibility on plant operations. Monitor safety protocolsfrom Lock-Out Tag-Out to OSHA compliancewith a proactive mindset. Audit equipment and processes to forecast failures before they happen. Build and shape a high-performing, future-ready maintenance team. Jump in where needed to support bigger business goalswe're all hands-on here. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Agricultural Engineering (or something similar). At least 5 years in industrial or food/beverage maintenance leadership. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of advanced equipment maintenance tracking software applications, safety standards programs, and formal building maintenance programs. Skill in cost/benefit analysis and capital investment decision-making. Clear understanding of safety standards and compliance programs. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow maintenance teams. Demonstrated success in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and continuous improvement. Tech-savvy approach: comfort with spreadsheets, production dashboards, and digital reporting tools. Ability to stay calm in high-pressure situationsand always think safety-first. Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Work Environment
Required to access the poultry production environment. Must be able to tolerate the varying heat, wetness, 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.
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 of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to provide hands-on leadership to our production facilities! The successful candidate must have a "safety-first," hands-on mindset, that is willing to support all areas of operation. This role will also be responsible for managing reliability improvement initiatives and projects to achieve established performance metrics. Primary responsibilities include overseeing maintenance teams and ensuring successful completion of machine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and improvement of food processing and ancillary equipment. Key Responsibilities
Launch and lead smart preventive maintenance programs using the latest tracking tools and systems. Keep all machines and systems running at maximum efficiency. Jumpstart improvement projects that enhance safety, workflow, and performance. Create and deliver engaging, skill-building training for all levels of maintenance personnel. Collaborate with Plant Managers and leaders to grow and empower your team. Keep communication open, clear, and solution-focusedespecially across facilities and departments. Maintain R&M budgets, material/parts orders, and cost controls. Manage support systems and maintain full visibility on plant operations. Monitor safety protocolsfrom Lock-Out Tag-Out to OSHA compliancewith a proactive mindset. Audit equipment and processes to forecast failures before they happen. Build and shape a high-performing, future-ready maintenance team. Jump in where needed to support bigger business goalswe're all hands-on here. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Agricultural Engineering (or something similar). At least 5 years in industrial or food/beverage maintenance leadership. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of advanced equipment maintenance tracking software applications, safety standards programs, and formal building maintenance programs. Skill in cost/benefit analysis and capital investment decision-making. Clear understanding of safety standards and compliance programs. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow maintenance teams. Demonstrated success in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and continuous improvement. Tech-savvy approach: comfort with spreadsheets, production dashboards, and digital reporting tools. Ability to stay calm in high-pressure situationsand always think safety-first. Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Work Environment
Required to access the poultry production environment. Must be able to tolerate the varying heat, wetness, 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.