Location: Rockville, MD
Department: Operations / Facilities
Reports To: Director of Operations
About Mayorga Coffee
At Mayorga, we're more than a coffee company-we're a purpose-driven business committed to building a better and more equitable food system. We roast and package organic, specialty-grade coffees and organic chia seeds and beans sourced from smallholder Latin American farmers at our SQF-certified facility in Rockville, MD. Our team is collaborative, agile, and passionate about quality, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance and upkeep of our production and facility infrastructure in Rockville, Maryland. This role is responsible for minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring the safe and compliant operation of all systems. You will be the go-to person for troubleshooting issues, performing preventative maintenance, and coordinating external contractors when needed.
The ideal candidate is technically proficient, self-directed, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Experience with coffee roasting equipment, Allen-Bradley PLCs, packaging systems, and industrial facility systems (including HVAC, compressed air, and natural gas) is essential.
Key ResponsibilitiesEquipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair a variety of manufacturing equipment, including:
- Coffee roasters (Probat, Burns, Diedrich)
- Conveyance systems (e.g. silo-to-packaging line connections)
- Grinding machinery
- Rotary packaging machines, form-fill and seal machines
- Pallet wrappers and forklifts
- Conduct a root cause analysis on breakdowns and implement long-term solutions.
- Program, troubleshoot, and make basic modifications to Allen-Bradley (and other) PLC-controlled systems.
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
- Refine and execute a proactive maintenance schedule for all production and building equipment.
- Maintain maintenance logs and service records in alignment with SQF and food safety documentation practices.
- Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades or process improvements to increase uptime and throughput.
Facilities & Utilities Oversight
- Oversee the full day-to-day functionality of the facility, ensuring all physical systems and infrastructure are operational, safe, and well-maintained. This includes:
- Mechanical systems such as compressed air, HVAC units, exhaust fans, and ventilation
- Plumbing systems, including restrooms, sinks, floor drains, water lines, and toilets
- Electrical infrastructure, including outlets, panels, lighting, emergency lights, and battery backups
- Natural gas service, including supply lines, control valves, and safety shutoffs
- Fire suppression and safety systems, including extinguishers, sprinklers, exit signs, and egress lighting
- Building envelope and access, including doors, locks, dock levelers, overhead doors, weather seals, and windows
- Perform basic repairs when possible and coordinate with external vendors for more complex tasks.
- Conduct routine inspections of all facility systems to identify early signs of wear, inefficiency, or failure.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free environment in alignment with food safety (SQF), OSHA, and local code standards.
Team & Cross-functional Support
- Collaborate with production, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Support production changeovers, calibrations, and equipment modifications as needed.
- Help create and enforce safety SOPs related to equipment operation and maintenance.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing, experience with coffee roasters is a huge PLUS
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems
- Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial automation
- Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics
- Skilled in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) systems and documentation practices
- Hands-on experience with food-safe maintenance procedures and sanitary design
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with a calm, team-first approach
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work on ladders, lift up to 70 lbs, and perform physical tasks throughout the facility
- Willingness to respond to emergency repairs outside of standard hours when necessary
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Relocation assistance for the right candidate
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance, STD, LTD
- 4 weeks' paid time off and company holidays
- Team-centered work culture with a shared mission for social impact
- Opportunity to grow with a fast-moving, values-driven company