Maintenance Supervisor - Veteran Pathway

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team in a food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on equipment readiness, safety, and compliance with SQF and GMP standards.

Candidates should have 5+ years of maintenance leadership, strong PLC/electrical troubleshooting, and a background in meat processing is highly valued. The position involves all shifts per operational needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or technical program certificate, or 5+ years in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience: 5+ years as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports.
• Technical: Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing and PLC systems; PM programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance technicians and training.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and repair schedules.
• Reduce downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repairs.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing and PLC issues.
• Enforce a safety-first culture and ensure SQF/GMP compliance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Collaborate with production to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC systems

Safety enforcement

Team training

Documentation

SAP experience

Education

Associate degree or technical program certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Details:

Your military leadership is valued. Your technical experience is respected.

We are actively hiring a Maintenance Supervisor and strongly encourage U.S. military veterans to apply. If you have experience leading teams,maintainingequipment readiness, enforcing safety standards, or troubleshooting mechanical systems, your background aligns well with this opportunity.

This role has beendesignatedas a Veteran Priority posting in accordance withTyson Foods’ Veteran employment program. While open to all qualified applicants, candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive priority consideration through an expedited review via our Veteran recruiting pathway. Please visitourVeteran Landing Page to learn more.

This requisition also serves as an active Veteran talent pipeline , allowing our recruiting team to proactively connect with Veterans whose skills align to current and future opportunities.

WhatYou’llDo

• Lead, direct, and supervise a team of maintenance techniciansin accordance withcompany policies and applicable regulations

• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and equipment repair schedules

• Monitor and reduce machine downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repairs

• Diagnoseandassistwith resolution of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC-related issues

• Promote and enforce a "Safety First" culture across the maintenance team

• Ensure compliance with SQF, GMP, and food safety standards

• Assistin training, evaluating, and developing maintenance employees

• Partner with production and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintainaccuratemaintenance records and documentation

• Performadditionalduties asrequiredto support business operations

Work Environment

• Food manufacturing plant environment

• Exposure to temperature variations depending on production areas

• Use of industrial equipment and maintenance tools

• Weekend and off-shift work may berequiredbased on operational needs

How Military ExperienceFits

Military experience may be considered in place of civilian maintenance leadership experiencerequirements outlined below. Veterans with backgrounds in equipment maintenance, mechanical systems, operations leadership, or facilities management often align well with this role.

• Maintenance leadership or platoon/section supervision

• Equipment readiness and preventive maintenance programs

• Mechanical, electrical, or facilities maintenance roles

• Safety enforcement, compliance, and operational leadership

Relevant backgrounds may include (notrequired):

• Army: 91B (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic), 91X / 91Z (Maintenance Leadership), 12R (Interior Electrician), 11Z (Senior Enlisted Leadership)

• Air Force: 2A6X6 / 2A7X3 (Aircraft Maintenance & Electrical Systems), 2A (Aircraft Maintenance career fields), 3E (Civil Engineering / Facilities & Operations)

• Navy: MM (Machinist’s Mate), ET (Electronics Technician), EM / GSM (Electrical & Mechanical Operations)

• Marine Corps: 1141 (Electrician), 2111 (Repair/Technical Maintenance), 21XX maintenance and engineering roles, 13XX engineering and utilities fields

• Coast Guard: MK (Machinery Technician)

Requirements (Must Haves)

• Education: Associate’s degree or technical program certificate; OR 5+ years of related experience and training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.

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

• Technical Skills: Ability to diagnose and troubleshootelectrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC systems.Experience developing andmaintainingpreventative maintenance programs.

• Communication: Ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing.Strong listening and comprehension skills.

• Computer Skills: IntermediateproficiencyinMicrosoft Word,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Outlook.Basic PLC knowledgerequired.SAP experience preferred.

• Special Skills: Must bea motivated, self-starter with a desire to learn and the ability to lead others.

At Tyson Foods, Veteransdon’tjust find jobs - they find a mission and a team.

Compensation Range: $78,500.00 - $113,600.00 USD Annual

The posted compensation range reflects Tyson Foods Inc. national average range for this role. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

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.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

_ Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate’s or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role. _

The successful candidate(s) 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.

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