MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

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

SUMMARY: The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations within food manufacturing facilities. This role ensures that all equipment and systems are functioning efficiently, safely, and in compliance with food safety standards. The supervisor leads a team of maintenance technicians and coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support continuous production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities e.g. clean in place (CIP) systems, and packaging lines across the plant
• Responsible for 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, environmental, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)f food safety regulations
• Prioritize and assign work orders, ensuring timely completion of repairs and preventive maintenance
• May troubleshoot with technician's mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems specific to the facility
• Provide on-call support and first point of contact to respond to emergency maintenance issues
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Assist with capital planning projects and equipment installations
• Participate in root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to support operational goals
• Train and mentor maintenance staff, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (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.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM)
• OSHA Safety Certification
• Knowledge of programable logic controller (PLC’s) & micro switches, in relationship 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 Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and automated equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient with GMP, HACCP, and other food safety standards.
• Proficiency in maintenance software (e.g., SAP, CMMS).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Office environment usually quiet
• Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
• Continually standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts, utilize hand and finger dexterity, exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet, and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely