Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance coordination, leading a team of 15 technicians, and partnering with the Maintenance Manager to uphold policies.

The role emphasizes safety, reduced downtime, preventative maintenance, and quick problem diagnosis of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC systems. Candidates should have an Associates degree or 5+ years in food manufacturing, and proficiency with SAP and

Qualifications

• 5 years of maintenance lead or supervisor experience.
• Knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and GMP practices.
• Experience with plant maintenance coordination.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a staff of 15 maintenance technicians.
• Reduce machine downtime through proactive maintenance and monitoring.
• Oversee and implement preventative maintenance programs for equipment.
• Direct repairs and troubleshoot equipment across plant systems.
• Maintain a safe, clean and compliant work environment.

Skills

Staff leadership

Downtime reduction

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Safety culture

Education

Associates degree

5+ years related experience in food manufacturing

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

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
• and, develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant

Education

• Associates degree or college program certificate
• or 5+ years related experience and training
• or 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.

Applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.

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).

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

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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