Full-Time
Maintenance Supervisor
Night Shift
Posted on 8/18/2026
Cal-Maine Foods
501-1,000 employees
Leading US shell egg producer
Compensation Overview
$75k - $100k/yr
Owensboro, KY, USA
In Person
Night shift hours are 6:00 PM–4:00 AM.
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- A minimum of 3 years of maintenance management experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
- A proven track record of effective leadership and staff development.
- The ability to communicate effectively with all employees.
- The ability to move about the plant, climb ramps and ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Establish an efficient maintenance organization by assigning responsibilities, delegating, and training employees.
- Ensure that a safe and clean working environment is maintained by overseeing the maintenance team’s enforcement of all applicable procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and company rules and regulations.
- Develop or revise standard operational procedures where necessary and ensure the maintenance team’s compliance with and implementation of these standards.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs and schedules for all equipment, systems, and facilities.
- Respond to maintenance questions and requests by providing information and recommendations.
- Experience with ammonia (NH3).
Cal-Maine Foods is the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States. It operates state-of-the-art farms and distribution networks to supply fresh shell eggs and egg products across the southwestern, southeastern, midwestern, and mid-Atlantic regions, with operations located close to customers. Eggs are produced on farms, processed, and distributed to retailers and foodservice customers. The company distinguishes itself through its scale, a defined emphasis on a Culture of Sustainability, and reliable, high-quality supply. Its goal is to be the most sustainable producer and reliable supplier of consistent, high-quality fresh shell eggs and egg products, creating value for shareholders, customers, team members, and communities.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Jackson, Mississippi
Founded
1957
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 egg prices rebounded to 74 cents, supporting fiscal 2027 margins.
- May 2026 Van’s acquisition adds about 10% prepared foods sales and 6% volume.
- $54 million capacity expansion lifts prepared foods output 30% by first-half fiscal 2028.
What critics are saying
- July 2026 oversupply crushed conventional egg prices 70.9%, exposing earnings to commodity cycles.
- H5N1 outbreaks and USDA supply swings can whipsaw pricing within a single quarter.
- If prepared foods expansion stalls, Cal-Maine remains a low-margin commodity producer.
What makes Cal-Maine Foods unique
- Cal-Maine dominates U.S. eggs with national scale and full-value-ladder brands.
- June 2026 board additions deepened risk, food, and capital-allocation expertise.
- Prepared foods diversification reduces shell-egg dependence through Van’s, Creighton Brothers, and Echo Lake.
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Company News
Minnesota to get 2 million eggs from settlement a law professor calls 'an award for violating the law' The complaint alleges nearly three years of coordinated bidding to manipulate the Urner Barry price benchmark. | Published on: Aug 20, 2026 A law professor who follows antitrust enforcement in agriculture said the deal is too weak to discourage future collusion. "It's absolutely not a real penalty, and it's not even the cost of doing business," said Delcianna Winders, director of the Animal Law and Policy Institute at Vermont Law and Graduate School. "It is effectively an award for violating the law and ripping off consumers because for every $1,000 they made in profit, they gave the states just a single dollar." The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and 17 state attorneys general, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, filed a civil complaint June 29 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa against Cal-Maine Foods Inc., Hickman's Egg Ranch Inc. and Versova. The settlements were announced June 30. The complaint alleges the companies coordinated bidding on egg spot markets from around June 2022 to March 2025 to inflate daily price quotations published by Urner Barry, a benchmark pricing service used in egg supply contracts. Hickman's CEO emailed Versova and Cal-Maine executives in December 2022 urging them to submit "strong bids, early and often" to push prices higher, Ellison's office said. Under the settlements, which required federal court approval, the companies agreed to pay $3.3 million to the states, deliver 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits at their own expense, and adopt antitrust compliance programs. Around 2 million of those eggs are designated for Minnesota, Ellison's office said. The state has not received eggs yet, but Hickman's has 18 months and Versova 36 months to deliver. The attorney general's office is working with food banks on logistics, spokesman Brian Evans said Tuesday, Aug. 18. "Corporations should be competing against one another for your business, not colluding with one another to keep prices high," Ellison said in July, pointing to his office's May settlement with Agri Stats, a data firm barred from sharing sensitive pricing information among competing meat processors. Cal-Maine denied all wrongdoing in a June 29 statement, calling the claims baseless and saying communications cited in the complaint were made primarily by a single former employee and did not affect egg prices in any market. The company said it was not assessed any fines or penalties and agreed to donate 30 million eggs and pay $1.5 million. Versova and Mantiqueira USA, which acquired Hickman's in November, did not respond to requests for comment in time for publication. Winders said the settlement carries a cost for farmers because the case ends without a verdict. "If you had had a verdict, that then could have been used in separate lawsuits by producers, by consumers, to seek relief for their losses," she said. "Unfortunately, I suspect it likely is a preview," she said. "I hope I'm wrong."
Attorney General James announces delivery of over 280,000 eggs to New York City families. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Aug. 14 the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Food Bank For New York City in the Bronx as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods, Versova/Centrum, and Hickman's Egg Ranch for alleged price fixing. The settlement follows an investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general from 16 other states, which found that these egg producers coordinated to influence a daily price index for eggs and artificially increased prices for retailers and consumers nationwide. Under the terms of the settlement, Cal-Maine Foods, Versova/Centrum, and Hickman's Egg Ranch will deliver a total of 53 million eggs to food banks across 17 participating states. Of these, New York will receive nearly five million eggs distributed through Feeding New York's statewide network. The companies will also pay $3.3 million to participating states and adopt compliance measures designed to prevent future violations. The recent delivery included 23,400 cartons - over one million eggs - to Food Bank For New York City as part of ongoing distributions statewide through October. "New York City families deserve fair prices for essentials at the grocery store," said Attorney General James. "For years, corporate greed inflated the price of eggs as companies worked together to push prices and their profits even higher. After putting a stop to this, my office has secured millions of free eggs for New Yorkers, and more than one million eggs have already been delivered to food banks across the state. I thank Food Bank for New York City for their partnership to ensure New Yorkers in need receive these eggs." Elizabeth Romano, Senior Director of Operations at Food Bank For New York City, said: "We are grateful to the Attorney General for helping make this delivery possible. Eggs are an important source of protein and we're pleased to help provide this nutritious food to families facing food insecurity across the five boroughs." The investigation determined that since at least early 2022, Cal-Maine Foods, Versova/Centrum, and Hickman's Egg Ranch coordinated bidding strategies intended to manipulate Urner Barry's daily egg price quotes - a benchmark widely used in supply contracts - by submitting sham bids at inflated prices then withdrawing them after raising market rates. The Office of the Attorney General is responsible for promoting social justice through civil rights enforcement and consumer advocacy; protecting public safety; defending civil rights; upholding consumer protections; preserving environmental standards; operating regional offices throughout New York State; providing services such as fraud investigations and tenant dispute mediation; all under leadership currently held by Letitia James, according to the official website.
Cal-Maine Foods reports Q4 loss as egg prices hit lows. Industry-wide oversupply pushed conventional egg prices to significant lows during the quarter, offsetting growth in the producer's specialty egg and prepared foods businesses. July 23, 2026 Article summary. Cal-Maine Foods reported a significant Q4 loss driven by a 70.9% drop in conventional egg prices due to industry-wide oversupply, with net sales declining 49.9% to $552.6 million compared to the prior year. * Net sales dropped 49.9% to $552.6 million in Q4 fiscal 2026 versus $1.1 billion in Q4 fiscal 2025 * Conventional egg prices fell 70.9% per dozen due to industry oversupply, pushing wholesale prices to historically low inflation-adjusted levels * Prepared foods segment showed strength with $60.4 million in sales and $8.8 million operating income, compared to an operating loss in the prior year * Recovery underway with USDA reporting wholesale prices up 28 cents per dozen to 74 cents as of July 17, 2026 * Expansion strategy ongoing with $54 million investment to increase prepared foods capacity by 30% by first half of fiscal 2028 Cal-Maine Foods reported net sales of $552.6 million for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, a 49.9% decrease compared with $1.1 billion in the same quarter of fiscal 2025, according to its most recent financial review. The decline was driven by a sharp drop in conventional shell egg prices. Average selling price per dozen for conventional eggs fell 70.9% in the quarter, causing the producer's conventional shell egg segment sales to drop to $210.8 million, compared to $702.1 million a year earlier. Cal-Maine said industry-wide oversupply pushed wholesale shell egg prices to historically low, inflation-adjusted levels during the quarter, opposite the supply shortages that drove record pricing in 2025. The producer's specialty shell egg sales declined 5.9% in volume and 16.5% in average price per dozen for the quarter. For the full fiscal year, however, specialty shell egg volume grew 2.4%, which Cal-Maine described as a sign of underlying demand. Cal-Maine's prepared foods sales reached $60.4 million for the quarter, and the segment posted operating income of $8.8 million, compared with an operating loss in the same period last year. "Fiscal 2026, culminating in a particularly challenging fourth quarter, reinforced the importance of our strategy to enhance the structural mix of our business, expand our portfolio of products that support more stable and predictable financial performance and reposition our pricing structure by reducing the impact of market-based pricing," said Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine Foods president and chief executive officer. On egg pricing, Miller said egg markets have begun to recover since the close of the fiscal year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) July 17, 2026, Egg Markets Overview report, national wholesale prices of graded, loose, white large shell eggs were up 28 cents per dozen to 74 cents. The average advertised retail price for conventional caged eggs was $1.02 per dozen. Prepared foods expansion still a major focus. During the fiscal year, Cal-Maine acquired Creighton Brothers LLC and the Van's brand to expand its prepared foods business. After fiscal year-end, the company acquired additional Eggland's Best franchise territory covering Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, parts of Vermont, New York and Connecticut, which it said should increase its specialty shell egg volume by about 5% annually. Cal-Maine also announced a $54 million investment to expand its prepared foods production capacity by approximately 30%, with the added capacity expected to be online in the first half of fiscal 2028. Combined with previously announced growth and capacity added through the Van's acquisition, the producer said its total prepared foods production capacity is projected to increase more than 60% from the end of fiscal 2026 through the first half of fiscal 2028. Unlock Personalized Content! Sign up and the recommendations below will be more personalized for you!
Three major US egg producers will pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing allegations brought by the Justice Department and 17 states. Cal-Maine Foods, Versova and Hickman's Egg Ranch allegedly colluded to artificially inflate egg prices between June 2022 and March 2025 by coordinating bids submitted to Urner Barry Publications, which runs a key pricing index. US egg prices peaked at $6.23 per dozen in March 2025 during a bird flu outbreak. Prices dropped significantly after companies learned of the investigation and fell to under $2.20 by May 2026. None of the companies admitted wrongdoing. Cal-Maine will pay $1.5 million and donate 30 million eggs, whilst Versova and Hickman's will contribute $2.1 million and 23 million eggs combined. The settlements require court approval.
Cal-Maine Foods expands board, appoints Haley R. Fisackerly and Michael J. Highfield. Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026 4:57 pm ET 1min read Cal-Maine Foods has appointed Haley R. Fisackerly and Michael J. Highfield as independent members of its Board of Directors. The appointments strengthen the Board's expertise as the company expands its business and pursues new opportunities. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) has appointed Haley R. Fisackerly and Michael J. Highfield as independent members of its Board of Directors, further enhancing the board's expertise in risk management, business strategy, and governance. The additions align with the company's ongoing efforts to execute its long-term growth strategy. Haley R. Fisackerly brings extensive experience in agricultural and food production sectors, with a focus on operational efficiency and sustainability. Her background includes leadership roles in agribusiness and supply chain management, positioning her to contribute valuable insights as Cal-Maine Foods expands its product offerings and market reach. Michael J. Highfield, a seasoned financial and corporate governance professional, has held executive roles in publicly traded companies and private equity firms. His expertise in capital allocation, strategic planning, and financial oversight is expected to support higher-value earnings pursuit. These appointments follow the recent addition of Dudley D. Wooley to the board, who brings deep experience in risk management and strategic leadership from his role as CEO of Ross & Yerger. The board's growing depth of expertise is intended to support Cal-Maine Foods as it navigates evolving market dynamics and continues its transformation into a more diversified food platform. Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg company in the United States, operates across the full egg value ladder and has expanded into prepared foods through acquisitions such as Echo Lake Foods, completed June 2025. The company's strategy emphasizes scale, operational excellence, and innovation to deliver sustainable growth and value for stakeholders. Ask Aime: What impact will the new board members have on Cal-Maine Foods' strategic growth? Aime insights. Which stocks are commonly held by Cathie Wood and Pelosi? How do operating cash flows compare among top e-commerce giants over the decade? Could you find stocks channeling up?