Lead Food Plant Maintenance Supervisor | GMP, PLCs, On-Call

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods, LLC. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee plant maintenance operations in Amarillo, TX. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians, coordinate preventive and corrective tasks, and ensure safety and GMP/HACCP compliance across packaging lines and CIP systems.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in food manufacturing maintenance, CMMS/SAP experience, and strong leadership skills to drive reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of maintenance experience in a food or dairy manufacturing environment.
• CMRP certification
• CPMM certification
• OSHA Safety Certification
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) & micro switches in relation to high-speed packaging equipment
• Ability to work flexible shifts and respond to emergencies
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and control systems
• Experience with HMIs and automated equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Proficiency with GMP, HACCP, and other food safety standards
• Proficiency in maintenance software (e.g., SAP, CMMS)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities across the plant, including CIP systems and packaging lines
• Talent selection, onboarding, assimilation, and performance management of team members
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for production equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, HACCP, and other food safety standards
• Prioritize and assign work orders to ensure timely repairs and preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems as needed
• Provide on-call support and serve as first point of contact for emergencies
• Maintain records using CMMS and support capital project installations
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet operational goals
• Train and mentor maintenance staff to foster safety and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Leadership and communication

PLC & micro switches knowledge

Flexible shifts

Mechanical, electrical, refrigeration

HMIs and automated equipment

MS Office proficiency

GMP and HACCP knowledge

Maintenance software experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s in engineering/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Cacique Foods, LLC. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee plant maintenance operations in Amarillo, TX. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians, coordinate preventive and corrective tasks, and ensure safety and GMP/HACCP compliance across packaging lines and CIP systems.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in food manufacturing maintenance, CMMS/SAP experience, and strong leadership skills to drive reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility.