Maintenance Supervisor

Flora Food Group • Hugoton, KS

7h • Onsite

About The Position

In your first year as Maintenance Supervisor, you will drive improvements in equipment reliability and plant throughput by reducing downtime and enhancing maintenance processes. This role is vital to Flora Food Group’s mission of delivering better food by ensuring our production lines run smoothly and efficiently. You will lead a team that directly impacts the quality and consistency of our culinary essentials, helping kitchens everywhere receive the ingredients they depend on. Your work will strengthen the foundation for sustainable, high-performing operations that support our long-term growth.

This role reports to the Maintenance Manager and leads a team of nine associates on the B shift. You will collaborate closely with production teams and other shifts to foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning. Your leadership will ensure sustainable maintenance practices that protect equipment longevity and support the wellbeing of your team and the communities we serve.

As a Maintenance Supervisor at Flora Food Group, you will bring a genuine passion for food production and innovation. Your curiosity about how equipment performance affects taste, nutrition, and functionality will inspire you to raise the bar in maintenance excellence. You will take pride in your craft, knowing that your work enables the creation of delicious, reliable food products enjoyed by consumers worldwide.

Requirements

• Experience leading maintenance teams in manufacturing environments.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs such as Allen Bradley or Siemens.
• Demonstrated track record of improving equipment reliability through root cause analysis and proactive maintenance.
• Leadership style that builds trust and motivates teams to deliver under pressure.
• Clear communication across shifts and departments, prioritizing results and continuous improvement.
• Genuine interest in food culture and curiosity about how consumer behaviour and future food trends shape innovation.
• Understanding that strong brands are built by anticipating what’s next in taste, nutrition and functionality, and by translating insight into meaningful consumer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance programs and urgent breakdown repairs, to minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts to identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Build and develop a skilled, motivated maintenance team through effective leadership and communication across shifts.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with production teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Track and report on maintenance compliance and equipment reliability metrics to drive continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed