Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor C&C Produce | North Kansas City, MO Salary: $80,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Department: Maintenance Reports To: VP of Operations FLSA Classification: Exempt Lead the Team. Keep the Operation Moving. C&C Produce is looking for an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations at our North Kansas City facilities. This is an opportunity for a strong maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, developing technicians, improving preventive maintenance programs, and keeping critical equipment running safely and reliably. This is not a desk-only supervisor role. We're looking for someone who can lead the maintenance team while also stepping in to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, PLC, and facility issues when needed. If you have industrial maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and are ready to take ownership of equipment reliability and facility maintenance, we want to hear from you. About C&C Produce C&C Produce, a division of GS Foods Group, has served customers throughout the Midwest since 1992. What began as a family-run produce company has grown into a leading food distribution operation supporting schools, healthcare facilities, restaurants, and foodservice organizations. Our fast-paced operation depends on reliable equipment, safe facilities, and a strong maintenance team - and this position plays a critical role in keeping our business moving. What You'll Do As our Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead day-to-day maintenance operations while remaining actively involved in troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement. Lead & Develop the Maintenance Team

• Supervise, schedule, coach, and support maintenance technicians.
• Prioritize work orders and assign resources based on operational needs.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance during complex repairs and equipment failures.
• Train and develop technicians to strengthen the team's technical capabilities.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and quality workmanship.
• Partner closely with Operations leadership to minimize downtime and support production and distribution needs.

Own Equipment Reliability & Preventive Maintenance

• Manage and continuously improve the facility's preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement long-term corrective solutions.
• Review equipment performance and maintenance history to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Ensure daily pre-operational equipment inspections are completed and deficiencies are addressed.

Troubleshoot & Repair

Provide hands-on support diagnosing and repairing:

• Electrical and mechanical systems
• PLC-controlled equipment and automation
• Motors, sensors, relays, switches, and controls
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Conveyors and material-handling equipment
• Plumbing and facility systems
• Welding, fabrication, carpentry, and general facility repairs

You'll also support emergency repairs and equipment breakdowns when necessary to get operations safely back online. Safety, Food Safety & Compliance

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, and service histories.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet OSHA, food safety, sanitation, and company requirements.
• Maintain safe work practices, including proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and outside service providers when specialized support is required.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment safety, reliability, and overall facility performance.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, food distribution, or similar maintenance experience.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Experience diagnosing equipment failures and identifying root causes.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, HVAC, refrigeration, PLCs, and/or automated equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly stand, bend, climb, kneel, and work around industrial equipment.
• Ability to respond to occasional after-hours maintenance emergencies when operationally necessary.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of maintenance leadership, lead, or supervisory experience.
• Experience in food distribution, food manufacturing, cold storage, warehouse, or production environments.
• Experience with commercial or industrial refrigeration systems.
• HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, industrial maintenance, or building maintenance certification.
• Experience developing or managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with CMMS/work-order systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

The Right Person for This Role You'll likely thrive here if you're the person others call when equipment goes down because you can stay calm, diagnose the problem, and get to the root cause. We're looking for a leader who can develop people, establish maintenance standards, improve preventive maintenance, and still roll up their sleeves when the operation needs technical support. Why Join C&C Produce? You'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on a growing operation where maintenance is critical to our success. You'll work directly with operational leadership, influence equipment reliability and facility improvements, and help build a stronger maintenance program and team. Compensation: $80,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. If you're ready to bring your maintenance expertise and leadership skills to an operation where your work matters every day, apply today.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires travel to customer sites, company facilities, and industry events. Work may include long periods of standing or sitting and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. #IND123

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