Maintenance Supervisor

PJ Food Service, Inc.; Quanah (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations at the Quality Control Center. You will guide maintenance technicians, drive preventive and predictive maintenance, and partner with Production, Quality, Safety, and Sanitation to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.

The role balances hands-on problem solving with strong people leadership and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning processes.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians on assigned shifts, fostering safety and continuous improvement.
• Direct daily maintenance activities: preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency work.
• Respond rapidly to equipment failures and coordinate troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Sanitation, Safety, and Supply Chain to improve reliability.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs (PM compliance, downtime, work orders, reliability).
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Assist with maintenance planning, scheduling, shutdowns, and major repairs.
• Maintain CMMS documentation and spare parts inventory.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Safety leadership

Team development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John’s team today! Job Summary The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading maintenance operations during an assigned shift within Papa Johns' Quality Control Center (QCC). This role drives equipment reliability, preventive maintenance execution, technician development, and operational support to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production. The Maintenance Supervisor provides direct leadership to maintenance technicians and serves as a key partner to Production, Quality, Safety, and Sanitation teams. This position is responsible for improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, driving preventive and predictive maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with all food safety and workplace safety standards. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on maintenance leader with experience in food, beverage, bakery, dairy, consumer packaged goods, or high‑volume manufacturing environments who can balance technical problem‑solving with strong people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance technicians on assigned shifts while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Direct daily maintenance activities, including preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance work.
• Ensure rapid response to equipment failures and coordinate effective troubleshooting efforts to minimize production downtime.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Sanitation, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to maximize equipment reliability and production performance.
• Monitor and drive key maintenance performance indicators, including PM compliance, downtime, work order completion, and equipment reliability metrics.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for recurring equipment and operational issues.
• Assist with maintenance planning, scheduling, shutdown activities, and major equipment repairs.
• Ensure accurate documentation and completion of work orders within the CMMS system.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, spare parts availability, and department organization.
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and facility improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, GMP, food safety, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Train, coach, and develop technicians to improve technical capabilities and build a strong internal talent pipeline.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, improving reliability, increasing efficiency, and controlling maintenance costs.
• Assist in supporting utilities and facility systems as required, including refrigeration, compressed air, boilers, wastewater, electrical distribution, and building systems.
• Serve as on‑call maintenance leadership support as needed.

Education, Experience & Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree, technical certification, journeyman license, military technical training, or equivalent experience preferred. 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. 2+ years of maintenance leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience. Food, beverage, bakery, dairy, consumer packaged goods, or high‑speed manufacturing experience preferred. Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning processes. Demonstrated experience leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, and control systems. Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis activities. Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. Preferred Qualifications: Food manufacturing experience. Experience with ammonia refrigeration, utilities, or facility support systems. Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or Reliability Maintenance experience. PLC troubleshooting and automation experience. Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, and startup activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration, utilities, or facility support systems.
• Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or Reliability Maintenance experience.
• PLC troubleshooting and automation experience.
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, and startup activities.

Functional Competencies

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills through coaching, development, accountability, and performance management.
• Builds positive working relationships and collaborates effectively across Operations, Quality, Safety, Sanitation, and Supply Chain teams.
• Uses data, KPIs, and maintenance metrics to drive decision‑making and improve equipment reliability.
• Effectively prioritizes resources and maintenance activities to support production goals while maintaining equipment health.
• Applies structured problem‑solving techniques, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis, to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Leads preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and drives initiatives that improve uptime, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with technicians, peers, and leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates sound financial and business acumen through budgeting, inventory management, and resource allocation.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and performs effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Develops technical capability within the maintenance team through training, mentoring, and skills development.
• Maintains a strong commitment to food safety, workplace safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS – We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success.
• DO THE RIGHT THING – We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it’s difficult.
• PEOPLE FIRST – To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first.
• INNOVATE TO WIN – We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do.
• HAVE FUN – We find joy, create meaningful impact, and celebrate the journey together.

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Papa Johns participates in E-Verify and complies with all federal and state employment eligibility requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member.