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C.H. Guenther

C.H. Guenther

Global food manufacturer of grain-based products

Maintenance Supervisor 2

Full-Time
$71.9k - $127.6k/yr
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Experience acting as a lead by providing training or coaching and mentoring to less experienced staff, or by managing a process or project, is required.
  • Proficiency using computers, Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, and related software is required.
  • Advanced technical knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, high-pressure boilers, compressed air, mechanical systems, electrical systems, programmable logic controllers, and instrumentation is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan requirements is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work-order processes, preventive and predictive maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance, inventory, and scheduling software is required.
  • Ability to lead problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts for high-level process issues is required.
  • Ability to plan and set priorities is required.
  • Ability to work with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
  • Availability to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed, is required.
  • The role requires a valid driver's license.
  • The role requires the ability to sit frequently at a desk, walk around the office and plant, carry packages up to 50 pounds, use fine dexterity, reach, and kneel on a daily basis.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Direct maintenance crews in installing, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment throughout the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse.
  • Oversee maintenance processes to reduce mechanical downtime and keep product flows and production lines operating efficiently.
  • Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventive maintenance and machine repair.
  • Develop, implement, and supervise maintenance systems, processes, and documentation, including preventive and predictive maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance, standard operating procedures, and safety procedures.
  • Schedule maintenance in a timely manner and work with Production to schedule and complete equipment and facility repairs.
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators for maintenance-function performance, including supplier performance, third-party contractor performance, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.
  • Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support to operating teams addressing troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, and related issues.
  • Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
  • Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team.
  • Review planned job packages for labor requirements, materials, parts, methods, permits, and priorities.
  • Distribute work orders to employees assigned to perform the tasks.
  • Evaluate emergency work to determine whether an emergency response is necessary or whether to create a work order for future planning and scheduling.
  • Ensure appropriate resources with the correct skill levels are assigned to each planned and scheduled job.
  • Direct trades employees in executing approved maintenance jobs and control the quality, duration, cost, and thoroughness of work under direct supervision.
  • Monitor jobs in progress by visiting work areas to ensure quality and progress, and coordinate with Production regarding schedule-impacting changes.
  • Complete or delegate required tasks and responsibilities in the absence of key personnel.
  • Supervise and monitor the performance of a regular group of employees or work unit, including providing input on hiring and disciplinary actions, work objectives and effectiveness, and work realignment.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to employees in the Maintenance Department.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least one year of maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills, including conflict resolution, facilitation, change management, decision-making, empowerment, and delegation, are preferred.
  • Bilingual ability is a plus.

About the company

C.H. Guenther is a San Antonio-based food manufacturer that produces grain-based and frozen products for foodservice and select consumer markets. Its brands—Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures—are positioned around “just baked from scratch” flavor. The company operates 29 facilities in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe and employs over 4,800 people. Its goal is to create memorable moments through food by delivering high-quality, value-added products with reliable service, guided by values like integrity, empowerment, collaboration and agility.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Antonio, Texas

Founded

1851

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What believers are saying

  • September 3, 2026 Coventry Centre of Excellence shortens development cycles for premium bakery launches.
  • April 8, 2026 Mejicano acquisition deepens CHG's tortilla capacity near Montreal and expands distribution.
  • June 23, 2025 Fresca added Idaho tortilla scale, strengthening foodservice and private-label penetration.

What critics are saying

  • California Proposition 65 notice targets CHG's Patti's Good Life mix, increasing litigation costs in 2026.
  • March 2025 Whole Foods recall exposed CHG's food-safety control weakness and retailer relationship risk.
  • Integrating Mejicano and Fresca strains operations; one bad QSR contract cycle can crush utilization.

What makes C.H. Guenther unique

  • CHG combines bakery manufacturing with customer co-development in Coventry and Montreal, 2026.
  • Rod Hepponstall, CEO since November 2023, built an acquisition-heavy transformation engine.
  • Thirty-plus factories across North America and Europe give CHG unusual multinational bakery reach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
Associated Press
Sep 2nd, 2026
C.H. Guenther opens Centre of Excellence in Coventry to accelerate bakery innovation across UK and Europe

C.H. Guenther & Son has opened a Centre of Excellence at its Coventry bakery to accelerate bakery product development across the UK and Europe. The 172-square-metre facility combines a commercial-scale bakery, customer demonstration kitchen, sensory evaluation facilities and collaboration spaces. The centre enables customers, including quick service restaurants and retailers, to work alongside CHG's experts to develop bespoke bakery innovations. It follows tens of millions of pounds of investment in UK manufacturing capabilities, including a £38 million Coventry bakery opened in 2023 that produces roughly 72,000 buns per hour. The facility supports development of premium products, free-from options and protein-rich items to meet changing consumer preferences. Its location within CHG's advanced manufacturing facility allows seamless progression from pilot-scale innovation to commercial production.

Business Wire
Apr 8th, 2026
C.H. Guenther acquires Mejicano Foods to expand tortilla platform across North America

C.H. Guenther & Son, a commercial baking and food manufacturing company, has acquired Les Aliments Mejicano Inc., a flour tortilla producer with 30 years of experience. The transaction significantly expands C.H. Guenther's tortilla manufacturing and distribution capabilities across North America. Based near Montreal, Mejicano operates state-of-the-art facilities that will enhance C.H. Guenther's supply chain flexibility and capacity to serve foodservice, retail and private-label customers. The acquisition strengthens the company's platform in the fast-growing tortilla category. San Antonio-headquartered C.H. Guenther employs over 5,000 people across 30 manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada and Western Europe. The company is owned by PPC along with management and co-investors. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

Business Wire
Jun 23rd, 2025
C.H. Guenther Acquires Fresca Mexican Foods to Expand Tortilla Production and Strengthen Foodservice Partnerships

C.H. Guenther acquires Fresca Mexican Foods to expand tortilla production and strengthen foodservice partnerships.

Belleville News-Democrat
Apr 15th, 2025
VORTO Announces Latest Additions to Advisory Board to Drive Adoption of AI Supply Chain Platform

Crouse recently retired as Chief Commercial Officer and Board member of C.H. Guenther & Son and previously served in leadership over a career that included more than a decade at The J.M. Smucker Company.

CRO Commander
Dec 16th, 2024
Hormel Chili Seasoning Mix Packets

In a strategic partnership that caters to the culinary creativity of home cooks, Hormel Foods and C.H. Guenther & Son have introduced the first-ever Hormel Chili Seasoning Mix Packets.