Maintenance Supervisor- 3rd shift

0090 The Hillshire Brands Company; Alexandria (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

9 paid holidays

4 weeks paid vacation upon hire + time

401(k) with employer match

Stock purchase program

Product purchase program

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift. You will oversee plant maintenance, lead maintenance technicians, and work with the Maintenance Manager to implement policies while ensuring a safe, clean environment.

The role requires guiding the team through preventive maintenance, diagnosing basic PLC/electrical issues, and upholding SQF/GMP standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a maintenance technician or closely related role.
• Associate degree or related certificate preferred; hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Ability to train and lead a maintenance team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct maintenance technicians to maintain a motivated team.
• Assist Maintenance Manager in developing and implementing maintenance policies and procedures.
• Manage preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment.

Skills

Leadership & training

Downtime reduction

Safety culture

Verbal & written communication

PLC basics

Education

Associate degree or related certificate

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

PLC knowledge

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 Supervisor! 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

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance, including leading and directing maintenance technicians. You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to implement maintenance policies and procedures while ensuring a safe and clean environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and direct maintenance technicians, fostering a well-trained and motivated team.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in developing and implementing maintenance policies and procedures.
• Manage and oversee preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Quickly assess issues to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance staff understand and follow SQF Quality Management policies, procedures, and GMP practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Leadership and Technical Skills: Ability and experience in leading, directing, evaluating, and training a team of maintenance technicians.
• Skilled in measuring, monitoring, and reducing machine downtime, and diagnosing basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) issues, with the capacity to direct or assist in repairs.
• Preventive Maintenance and Safety: Capable of promoting a "Safety First" culture among staff and developing/maintaining an effective preventive maintenance program for equipment and plant.
• Experience and Education: Minimum of 3 years as a maintenance technician, or closely related role. Experience in directing, evaluating and training maintenance technicians preferred.
• Education: Associate's degree or relevant college certificate in a related field is preferred, along with hands‑on experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Communication Skills: Proficient in verbal communication, with the ability to listen, understand, and articulate ideas effectively.
• Strong written communication skills for clear expression and comprehension of ideas and concepts.
• Computer Skills: Basic PLC experience required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SAP is a plus.
• Additional Requirements: Availability for some weekend work as needed. No sponsorship is offered with this role 3rd shift (Monday‑Friday with some weekends. 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM).
• 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: 3rd 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.
• You 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.

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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 Our Purpose.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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