Maintenance Supervisor

Topeka, KS April 8, 2026 Full Time Workday

Your Opportunity as the Maintenance Supervisor

~internally this role is titled Technical Leader

Location: Topeka, KS manufacturing plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site 

  • typical schedule: 6:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
  • willingness to work additional hours and have shift flexibility to meet needs of the business

Reports to: Dry Operations Department Manager

In this role you will:

  • Provide problem solving expertise and root cause analysis to Operations
  • Implement effective predictive and preventative PM programs
  • Lead, coach, and develop planning and reliability team; as well as operations technical resources
  • Ensure technical documentation, PMs, and spares for department equipment and systems are identified and in place 
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to technical resources within department
  • Manage technical budget and execute savings projects

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma
  • 3 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience teaching and leading others
  • Strong technical and mechanical ability, including problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

  • Prior experience in manufacturing; plus if in food manufacturing (human and / or pet)
  • Project management experience
  • Prior experience managing a budget
  • A degree in Engineering
  • Bachelor's degree

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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