The Goodkind Co. (Manufacturing)

End-to-end contract manufacturer for personal care

Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 10

Full-timeRound Rock, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A technical degree, vocational training, or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance.
At least 5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, including 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; experience in cosmetic, personal care, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.
Hands-on experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), maintenance work orders, spare parts management, and equipment documentation.
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (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.
Ability to develop technicians, provide hands-on training, and build a proactive maintenance culture.

Responsibilities

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, preventative maintenance 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.

Desired Qualifications

An engineering degree.
Experience with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
GMP and ISO experience.

Maintenance Supervisor

The Goodkind Co · Round Rock, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

Workplace: on_site

Department: Engineering

Description

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays

PTO

401K

Benefits

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About the Company

The Goodkind Co. (Manufacturing)

End-to-end contract manufacturer for personal care

Goodkind Co. provides contract manufacturing and formulation services for personal care brands, handling strategy, custom formulations, manufacturing, and fulfillment. It specializes in anhydrous, water-light products like natural deodorants, serums, and cleansers to boost efficacy and reduce water use and preservatives. It differentiates itself with a focus on anhydrous formulations, strong customer service rooted in founders’ consumer-brand experience, and a sustainability-focused, B-Corporation certified operation with ISO 22716 and cGMP compliance in an 80,000-square-foot facility. Its goal is to be a trusted partner for clean beauty brands, offering reliable, scalable product development and manufacturing from concept to market.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Round Rock, TX
Founded: 2019

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