Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Techs & Equipment Reliability

Gold Star Foods; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

C&C Produce, a division of GS Food Group, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor in Kansas City, MO to lead daily maintenance operations and support production uptime.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement across electrical, hydraulic, PLC, HVAC, and sanitation systems. This role requires after-hours support and strong safety and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years maintenance experience in warehouse, food distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing & automation equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues independently.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform physical activity including standing, bending, climbing, and kneeling.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Technical certification in HVAC, Refrigeration, Building Maintenance Technology, or related field preferred.
• Availability to respond to after-hours calls, including evenings and weekends as operational needs require.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and support maintenance technicians to ensure timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance management to maintenance team members.
• Prioritize work orders and assign tasks based on operational needs and production schedules.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Oversee routine preventive maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC, HVAC, and automation issues.
• Ensure proper repair or replacement of malfunctioning equipment and components.
• Conduct and oversee electrical system testing, including continuity checks and wiring inspections.
• Manage general facility repairs including plumbing, carpentry, welding, fabrication (metal/plastic), and light construction.
• Support emergency maintenance during equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Review and ensure completion of daily pre-operational equipment inspections.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service records, and repair documentation.
• Coordinate with operations leadership to align maintenance activities with production demands.
• Assist with vendor coordination and external service providers as needed.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

PLC systems

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

HVAC

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Job description

C&C Produce, a division of GS Food Group, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor in Kansas City, MO to lead daily maintenance operations and support production uptime.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement across electrical, hydraulic, PLC, HVAC, and sanitation systems. This role requires after-hours support and strong safety and documentation practices.