Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift

Tyson Foods; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Zeeland, MI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate plant maintenance, lead a team of 15 technicians, and ensure safety, GMP and SQF compliance.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, rapid problem diagnosis, and collaboration with the Maintenance Manager to direct policies and maintain a safe, clean production environment. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• . Associates degree or college program certificate in a related field.
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Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of 15 maintenance technicians.
• Oversee preventative maintenance program and repairs.
• Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems and direct/assist with repairs.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Manager on policies while ensuring safety and GMP.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Preventive maintenance

PLC knowledge

SAP

MS Office

Education

Associates degree or college certificate

5+ years related experience

Food manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

PLC

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance coordination including leading and directing maintenance technicians. Foster a well-trained and motivated staff. Assist 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

• lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of 15 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
• develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant

EDUCATION

• Associates degree or college program certificate
• 5+ years related experience and training
• equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports
• Experience in directing, evaluating and training maintenance technicians

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.

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Some weekend work required. Schedule: Day shift. Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Includes every fourth Sunday on a rotating schedule.

Must reside in the United States to be considered. Local candidates will be given priority. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BENEFITS

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.

EMPLOYER BRANDING

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.

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