General Manager Refrigeration - 1st Shift - Tyson of Springdale

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Telehealth services

Well-Being Support Programs

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Fully Funded Education

Discount Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas, seeks a General Manager Refrigeration for 1st Shift at our new poultry facility. You will supervise maintenance and refrigeration teams, coordinate schedules, and drive cost‑effective, timely upkeep of equipment.

Training occurs at nearby Rogers/Springdale facilities as the plant opens, with transfer planned to Tyson of Springdale in early 2027. The role requires 3+ years supervisory maintenance experience, OSHA compliance knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Education beyond high school with relevant trades or certifications.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in maintenance or refrigeration.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead refrigeration maintenance and repair across all shifts.
• Direct, coordinate and support maintenance and refrigeration personnel.
• Administer PSM program with contractors and engineers.
• Maintain records and enforce safety and ergonomics improvements.

Skills

Supervisory

Maintenance planning

Refrigeration systems

OSHA compliance

Safety training

Education

Technical/trade school diploma

Associate degree in Refrigeration or HVAC

Tools

CMMS software

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

General Manager Refrigeration - 1st Shift - Tyson of Springdale page is loaded## General Manager Refrigeration - 1st Shift - Tyson of Springdalelocations: Tyson of Springdale - Springdale, Arkansastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 11, 2026 (1 day left to apply)job requisition id: R0490222**Job Details:****Exciting Opportunity at a New Poultry Processing Facility**This role supports Tyson of Springdale, a new poultry processing facility opening in Springdale, Arkansas. Candidates selected for this position will start their Tyson career and complete training at a nearby Tyson facility in Rogers or Springdale, Arkansas. Once the new facility is operational, Team Members will transfer to Tyson of Springdale location in early 2027.**Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.****We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:**** | Medical, dental, and vision insurance**** | Telehealth services**** | Well-Being Support Programs**** | FSA and HSA available**** | 401k**** | Stock Purchase Plan**** | Company Paid Life Insurance**** | Short-Term & Long- Term Disability**** | Fully Funded Education**** | Discount Program****SUMMARY:** This position may be responsible for planning and supervising the execution of cost effective and timely maintenance necessary for the operation of all equipment. This includes the following: directing coordinating and supporting maintenance and refrigeration personnel; administering PSM program working with contractors vendors or company engineering in the modification or installation of equipment; troubleshooting and resolving new and or different technical problems regarding equipment. Other responsibilities include maintaining relevant records and ensuring OSHA standards and programs are implemented instructing in the use of personal protective equipment and implementing new ways of improving ergonomics within the facility. This position is also responsible for coordinating Team Member schedules and handling clocking reports and attendance records holding monthly safety meetings and performing other responsibilities as assigned on all 3 shifts of refrigeration maintenance.**REQUIREMENTS:**Education: Education beyond high school including special training vocational school and or college courses or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience: 3 plus years experience.Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.Travel: 1 to 5 trips per year.All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**Yes**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.**If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **.**Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read .The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.**Benefits**We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** - offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further - while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans**Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you've completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson's contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.