Maintenance Leader Day Shift Waverly NE

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Shift differential for B shift

Employee benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Leader to ensure timely completion of PMs and work orders, coach team members, and uphold safety, quality, and efficiency. The role reports to Maintenance Manager and Shift Supervisors through daily pass downs.

Responsibilities include training, inspections, and ensuring SOPs are followed; the candidate will coordinate with supervisors on installations and upgrades, while maintaining product safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership abilities.
• Strong mechanical background and ability to use hand tools.
• Familiar with CMMS and basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, email).
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Able to operate safely and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work orders are completed on time and monitor workload.
• Train shift team on PM program and SOPs.
• Communicate expectations regarding teamwork and performance.
• Verify Pre-Operational status of equipment.
• Maintain Lock Out Tag Out program.
• Plan installations, rebuilds, upgrades with supervisors.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, PSM, and safety compliance.
• Audit and improve departmental procedures.
• Coordinate with other department leaders.
• Learn equipment and utility systems throughout facility.
• Monitor ammonia refrigeration per process safety management.
• Complete and maintain required reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical background

Hand tools

MS Word / Excel

CMMS training

Attention to detail

Overtime willingness

Stamina / on feet

Parts procurement

Safe operation

Education

Associates degree in Mechanics/Automotive or Electrical Technology

1-2 years Facility Maintenance/Automotive experience

Electrical principles & troubleshooting training

Tools

CMMS software

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Job Details:

• Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
• Pay Range: $22.35 - $31.95 (pay based on experience) + $2 attendance bonus + $2 premium $3 shift differential for B shift.
• Hours: Rotating 12 hr shift Schedules 2-2-3
• 1st Shift: 5:30 am – 5:30 pm or upon completion of assigned work
• B Shift: 5:30 pm – 5:30 am or upon completion of assigned work

SUMMARY: The Maintenance Leader will ensure that all assigned PMs and Work Orders are completed in a timely fashion and will report to the Maintenance Manager and Shift Supervisors via a daily pass down. The Leader will assist with departmental training and coaching of team members, perform daily inspections and audits, and ensure the team members are performing in accordance to the departmental SOP’s while maintaining company policies and values of safety, quality and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all work orders assigned to the shift are assigned correctly and completed on time while tracking and assessing individual associates workload
• Train all shift team members on the PM Program, Work Orders and Standard Operating Procedures
• Communicate expectations to team members in regards to team work, attitude and work performance while continually assessing individual performance
• Verify the Pre-Operational status of all equipment
• Maintain and update Lock Out Tag Out program
• Coordinate with Departmental Supervisors and Manager to plan all details for installations, rebuilds, and upgrades
• Ensure all GMP’s, HAACP, PSM Program, Company Policies and Safety Programs are followed at all times
• Continually audit and validate all departmental procedures revising when necessary
• Effectively cooperate and communicate with other department’s Leaders and Managers
• Obtain excellent working knowledge of all equipment and their components throughout the facility as well as all utility systems.
• Monitor and maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment in accordance with process safety management
• Complete and maintain all required reports
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven leadership abilities
• Strong mechanical background required
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools
• Computer skills, MS Word, Excel Database, and e-mail
• Trained in the Maintenance of CMMS
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organization skills
• Highly motivated self-starter who is willing to implement new processes and ideas
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Ability to be on your feet throughout the majority of the shift
• Able to identify industry standard parts and assist in procuring parts as needed
• Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree in Mechanics/Automotive or Electrical Technology preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in Facility Maintenance and/or Automotive Mechanic
• Some training in electrical principals and troubleshooting preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Other Skills:

• Computer skills.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office knowledge or training preferred.

Physical Requirements / Environment:

• Stand/Walk: Continuously (at least 8 hours a day)
• Lift/Carry: Frequently (1-10 lbs.), occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.)
• Grasp: Frequently (3-4 hours a day) Occasionally (1-3 hours a day); bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push/pull
• Continuously working around moving machinery, both inside and out with changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working on a ladder at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

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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.

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