Maintenance Manager II

Tyson Foods; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Free education

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Stock purchase program

4 weeks paid vacation upon hire

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Alexandria, VA leads a dynamic maintenance leadership role within the Prepared Foods division. This Maintenance Manager II supervises and plans cost-effective, timely maintenance for all equipment and processes across the operation.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance supervisors, coordinating with contractors and engineers, and ensuring automation systems run reliably. A 5+ year background in maintenance supervision or PM, plus a Bachelor’s or equivalent, is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of maintenance supervisor experience or project management required.
• Standard computer skills.
• Good communication skills; ability to direct the workforce with clear directions.
• Considerable knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, refrigeration, automation and maintenance training skills.
• Sound judgment; organizational skills; ability to delegate responsibilities.
• Supervisory role overseeing a group of maintenance supervisors and related staff.
• Travel: 1-5 trips per year.
• Relocation assistance eligible; background checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Directing, coordinating, and supporting maintenance supervisors and personnel.
• Working with contractors, vendors or company engineering in modification or installation and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Resolving technical problems regarding equipment processes.
• Managing highly automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, and Robotics.
• Coordinating the maintenance training program for maintenance team members.
• Assisting in preparing and overseeing budgets.
• Coordinating team member work schedules and ensuring parts and assets are available.
• Providing information for managerial decision making and other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Project management

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulics

Refrigeration

Automation

Communication

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Automation systems

Job description

Job Details: At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Maintenance Manager II! Setting the table for your success: At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION! Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; [4] weeks paid vacation upon hire, plus earned time off; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!

SUMMARY

This facility is part of our Prepared Foods business unit and manufactures. This position is responsible for supervising and planning the execution of cost effective and timely maintenance necessary for the operation of all equipment processes required by the Processing Maintenance and Refrigeration departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directing, coordinating, and supporting maintenance supervisors and personnel.
• Working with contractors, vendors or company engineering in the modification or installation of equipment troubleshooting.
• Resolving new and or different technical problems regarding equipment processes.
• Efficiently managing maintaining highly automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, and Robotics.
• Coordinating maintaining the maintenance training program for maintenance Team Members.
• Assisting in preparing and overseeing budgets.
• Coordinating Team Member work schedules and ensuring all parts and assets necessary to perform maintenance are available and maintained.
• Providing information for managerial decision making; and performing other responsibilities as the need arises.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 5 plus years of maintenance supervisor experience or project management required.
• Computer Skills: Standard computer skills.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills; ability to direct the workforce with clear and precise directions.
• Special Skills: Considerable knowledge of mechanical electrical hydraulics refrigeration automation and maintenance training skills preferred.
• Display sound judgment; make sound decisions; organizational skills; ability to accept and delegate responsibility.
• Supervisory: Responsible for supervising a group of maintenance supervisors and our personnel who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.
• Travel: 1 - 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.

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.

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.

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