Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Gulf Pacific Rice, LLC

Position: Maintenance Manager

Reports to: COO

As of: October 2025

About the Company

Gulf Pacific Rice LLC (“GP”) is a leading U.S. processor and merchandiser of rice ingredients, organic rice, flour, and spices, with over 30 years of industry experience. Headquartered in Northwest Houston, GP operates across multiple locations, including facilities in Texas and Arkansas. The company specializes in rice milling and packaging, dry edible bean packaging, and spice blending and packaging. With approximately $300 million in gross revenues and a track record of steady growth, GP is committed to delivering high-quality products while prioritizing the health and safety of its employees and customers.

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance operations at our dry food packaging facility in Houston. This is not a desk job—you’ll be working side-by-side with your team on the floor, troubleshooting equipment, improving reliability, and making sure production stays on track.

In this role, you'll manage our maintenance program while actively participating in repairs and installations, ensuring that equipment runs safely and efficiently. You'll lead efforts to move from reactive to preventive and predictive maintenance, all while supporting safety, compliance, and cost control goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in daily maintenance and troubleshooting activities across the facility.
• Be the point person when machines go down—jump in, diagnose issues, and drive solutions.
• Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians and coordinate third-party service providers.
• Manage equipment repairs, parts inventory, and the maintenance budget.
• Plan and execute maintenance projects and facility improvements.
• Implement and improve preventive maintenance systems using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, OSHA, and company safety protocols.
• Prepare for and support facility audits (internal and external).
• Lead by example—safety, accountability, and reliability are top priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food processing, CPG, or high-speed manufacturing.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or lead mechanic role, ideally in a hands-on capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and packaging systems.
• Skilled in troubleshooting conveyors, bagging machines, motors, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Proficient in CMMS and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering , or equivalent technical training and field experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly .

Skills & Competencies

• “Lead from the front” leadership style
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory systems

Working Conditions:

• On the floor in a fast-paced food packaging facility
• Regular exposure to food-grade materials (e.g., rice, beans, flour, spices)
• Standing, walking, and lifting may be required for extended periods
• Must be flexible with scheduling, including overtime and alternating weekends

Work Schedule:

• 8-10 hours shifts, Monday through Friday and possible weekends.
• First Shift availability

Additional Information:

This job description outlines the general nature and responsibilities of the position. Duties may be modified or added as business needs evolve.

E-Verify and Background Screening Policy:

We participate in the E-Verify program, which allows us to confirm the eligibility of all employees to work in the United States.

All applicants will be required to successfully pass a background check and a drug screening as part of the hiring process. These screenings are conducted in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.