Michael Mixon

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Engineering And Maintenance Manager at Fair Oaks Foods

Davenport, Iowa, United States

Overview

Michael Mixon is an experienced Engineering and Maintenance Manager specializing in the food production industry. His expertise covers ammonia refrigeration, packaging systems, and world-class maintenance programs. He holds a RETA III certification and has held management positions at major companies like Fair Oaks Foods, Tyson Foods, and Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

He has expressed a strong viewpoint on professional etiquette in the hiring process, highlighting the importance of clear communication between recruiters and candidates.

His specific and certified expertise in ammonia refrigeration systems is a key aspect of his career.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Curious

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Ammonia Refrigeration
A core specialty mentioned throughout his profile. He holds a RETA III certification and actively recruits technicians and seeks management roles in this field.
Maintenance Management
Has built a career holding maintenance and engineering management roles at major food production companies including Tyson Foods, Papa Johns, and Fair Oaks Foods.
Recruitment & Hiring
Actively seeks to hire technicians and has voiced opinions on the importance of professional communication and providing feedback to candidates during the hiring process.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Engineering And Maintenance Manager at Fair Oaks Foods
11-2024 - 10-2025
Assistant Maintenance Manager at Wayne-Sanderson Farms
9-2022 - 11-2024
Technical Support Analyst at Papa Johns
5-2020 - 9-2022
Maintenance Manager at Papa Johns
5-2018 - 5-2020
Maintenance Manager at OK Foods Inc.

Education

2009 - 2011
RETA III from Lanier Technical College
Education details unavailable from southwest high

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Exp : 8 Location : Davenport, Iowa, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Engineering And Maintenance Manager at Fair Oaks Foods
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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