Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

Reporting directly to the VP, Production Operations, the Maintenance Supervisor will lead the day-to-day maintenance activities of the manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment, machinery, and plant utilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role is responsible for developing and executing preventative maintenance programs, leading equipment troubleshooting and repairs, minimizing unplanned downtime, and ensuring maintenance activities support production requirements. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead and develop the maintenance team while partnering closely with Production, Compounding, Quality, and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.

About Us

Founded in 2010 and based in the Austin area, Goodkind is a leading manufacturer of clean and green personal care and beauty products. Goodkind specializes in natural deodorant, skincare, and facial care products. The company has a wealth of experience in the formulation of these products and can develop according to a variety of guidelines from consumer organizations such as Ecocert to EWG, to retailers such as Credo or Sephora.

Goodkind is a certified B Corporation. As such, we balance purpose and profit, considering the impact of decisions across associates, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. Goodkind believes by following this central multi-stakeholder approach, we are creating optimal value for each stakeholder while leaving the world a better place.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance team, ensuring effective execution of daily maintenance activities and priorities.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Oversee troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and set-up of manufacturing equipment, including filling and packaging lines, mixers, homogenizers, tanks, pumps, heating systems, and material transfer equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production and Compounding to support production schedules, equipment readiness, and timely resolution of breakdowns.
• Lead equipment breakdown investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
• Establish and manage maintenance work orders, PM schedules, maintenance documentation, and equipment history through the maintenance management system.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory, identify equipment parts requirements, and coordinate purchasing to ensure availability of essential components.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability of facility utilities and infrastructure, including water systems, compressed air, HVAC, electrical systems, and process heating and cooling equipment.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, commissioning, and start-up activities in collaboration with Engineering and Production.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP, safety, and quality requirements, including proper equipment cleaning, maintenance documentation, and production release following maintenance work.
• Train and develop maintenance technicians and production personnel on equipment operation, routine equipment care, troubleshooting, and safe startup and shutdown procedures.
• Monitor maintenance performance through key metrics such as PM compliance, equipment downtime, MTBF, and MTTR, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Require

• Technical degree, vocational training, or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance; engineering degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance, with demonstrated experience leading or supervising maintenance personnel.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining process and packaging equipment, preferably in cosmetic, personal care, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, maintenance work orders, spare parts management, and equipment documentation.
• Understanding of GMP requirements, workplace safety standards, and maintenance practices in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, modifications, and commissioning activities.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to respond effectively to urgent equipment issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Compounding, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Passion for developing technicians, providing hands-on training, and building a proactive maintenance culture.
• Experience with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• GMP and ISO experience preferred

11 Paid Holidays PTO 401K

Benefits