Maintenance Supervisor (1st shift) - Waterloo Prepared Plant

Tyson Foods; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, a leading name in food production, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for their Waterloo facility. This role involves overseeing plant maintenance operations and leading a skilled team of technicians while fostering a safety-first culture. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities for career growth. This is a full-time role with a rotating schedule, aiming to maintain high operational efficiency and equipment reliability.

Benefits

4 weeks paid vacation upon hire

401(k) with employer match

Free education offerings

Career growth opportunities

Affordable health benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to lead and train maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of SQF policies and GMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant maintenance coordination and direct maintenance technicians.
• Manage preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Ensure safety and compliance in the maintenance department.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or college program certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PLC programming

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor (1st shift) - Waterloo Prepared Plant

Maintenance Supervisor (1st shift) - Waterloo Prepared Plant

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Shift: 1st

Hours/Schedule: Rotating schedule (12 hr shifts), Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays an important role in our success.

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; 4 weeks paid vacation upon hire; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!

This location is part of our Prepared Foods Division. As a Maintenance Supervisor, you can expect to your day to day include being responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance coordination including leading and directing maintenance technicians. Fostering a well-trained and motivated staff. Assisting the Maintenance Manager to direct and coordinate maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Manage and oversee the preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment. Quickly assess problems to minimize downtime of production. Must possess knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures along with GMP practices to ensure all maintenance employees understand and follow the company policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability and experience to: lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of maintenance technicians; measure, monitor and reduce machine downtime; diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems and direct/assist with repairs; promote a ‘Safety First’ culture amongst staff; and, develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant.

Education: Associate degree or college program certificate preferred.

Experience: Industrial maintenance required. 5+ years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor preferred.

Communication Skills: Must be able to speak clearly, listen and understand ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly in writing and understand the same.

Computer Skills: Must have basic PLC experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook at the intermediate level. Experience with SAP a plus.

Supervisory: Experience in supervising a group of personnel, fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Travel: Occasional travel (1 to 5 trips per year) may be required for training or meetings.

Position Specific Requirements:

• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  
  

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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