Senior Maintenance Lead - Food Plant & Ammonia Systems

Calavo Growers; Keaau (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Calavo Growers is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the mechanic team across manufacturing, distribution, and packing operations. The role focuses on safe maintenance, minimizing downtime, and supporting production with preventative and repair work.

Experience with ammonia systems and regulatory compliance is required. The incumbent will oversee preventive maintenance, installations, and equipment modifications while ensuring safety and efficient operations in a chilled food production

Qualifications

• Leads or supervises maintenance team with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts coordination.
• Ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements (LOTO, confined space, chemical handling).
• Experience with ammonia systems and food manufacturing equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff across cross-functional operations (manufacturing, distribution, packing).
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance activities ensuring production goals and downtime minimization.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop team members; manage performance and discipline as needed.
• Maintain documentation, order parts, and ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Install, test, and modify equipment; interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance supervision

CMMS experience

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC experience

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or higher degree in related trades/engineering (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calavo Growers is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the mechanic team across manufacturing, distribution, and packing operations. The role focuses on safe maintenance, minimizing downtime, and supporting production with preventative and repair work.

Experience with ammonia systems and regulatory compliance is required. The incumbent will oversee preventive maintenance, installations, and equipment modifications while ensuring safety and efficient operations in a chilled food production