Maintenance Manager II

Tyson Foods; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one of employment

Free education

Medical/Rx, dental, and vision

9 paid holidays

4 weeks paid vacation upon hire, plus

401(k) with employer match

Stock purchase program

Product purchase program

Career growth

Job summary

Tyson Foods in United States (Arkansas – Fayetteville area) seeks a Maintenance Manager II to lead maintenance teams across a highly automated facility. You will coordinate supervisors, work with contractors, troubleshoot equipment, and drive reliability across PLCs, HMIs, and robotics. Requires 5+ years in maintenance supervision or PM, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and strong communication.

Travel is 1–5 trips/year. No sponsorship; AI tools use expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of maintenance supervisor experience or project management required.
• Good communication skills; ability to direct the workforce with clear and precise directions.
• Considerable knowledge of mechanical electrical hydraulics refrigeration automation and maintenance training skills preferred.
• Supervisory: responsible for supervising a group of maintenance supervisors and our personnel who perform related tasks.
• Travel: 1–5 trips per year.
• No sponsorship is offered with this role.
• All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of AI tools and integrate AI into daily work.

Responsibilities

• Directing, coordinating, and supporting maintenance supervisors and personnel.
• Working with contractors, vendors or company engineering in modification or installation of equipment troubleshooting.
• Resolving new and/or different technical problems regarding equipment processes.
• Efficiently managing 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 are available.
• Providing information for managerial decision making; and performing other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulics

Refrigeration

Automation

Maintenance training

Supervisory

Communication skills

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combo

Tools

PLC systems

HMIs

Robotics

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.

Benefits

• BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT
• FREE EDUCATION!
• 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
• product purchase program
• CAREER GROWTH

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.
• No sponsorship is offered with this role
• 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: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

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.

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.

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