Manager Maintenance I-1st Shift-Gadsden Plant

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Gadsden, AL is seeking a Maintenance Operations Leader to head all maintenance activities within the facility, including production equipment, building systems, utilities, and ammonia refrigeration. You will drive equipment reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and budget adherence while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 6+ years of industrial maintenance experience, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, refrigeration, hydraulics, and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with maintenance management systems (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations for production equipment, building systems, utilities, ammonia refrigeration.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and daily maintenance operations.
• Plan and implement plant improvements, expansions, and capital projects.
• Reduce downtime by monitoring equipment performance and addressing issues proactively.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and work orders through SAP.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for replacement parts and maintenance supplies.
• Analyze maintenance data to improve asset utilization, PM compliance, and maintenance costs.
• Ensure maintenance employees receive proper training and development.
• Enforce all safety, OSHA, PSM, environmental, and company compliance requirements.
• Administer department budgets and support achievement of financial goals.
• Manage purchasing activities for maintenance materials, parts, and equipment.

Skills

Electrical systems

Industrial refrigeration

Hydraulics

Mechanical maintenance

Supervising maintenance teams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Job Details:

This role is responsible for leading all maintenance operations within the facility, including production equipment, building systems, utilities, ammonia refrigeration systems, offal operations, and wastewater treatment. The position ensures equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, employee safety, budget management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance personnel and daily maintenance operations.
• Oversee production equipment, utilities, refrigeration, wastewater, and facility systems.
• Plan and implement plant improvements, expansions, and capital projects.
• Reduce downtime by monitoring equipment performance and addressing issues proactively.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and work orders through SAP.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for replacement parts and maintenance supplies.
• Analyze maintenance data to improve asset utilization, PM compliance, and maintenance costs.
• Ensure maintenance employees receive proper training and development.
• Enforce all safety, OSHA, PSM, environmental, and company compliance requirements.
• Administer department budgets and support achievement of financial goals.
• Manage purchasing activities for maintenance materials, parts, and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of: Electrical systems Industrial refrigeration Hydraulics Mechanical maintenance
• Experience supervising maintenance teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and maintenance management systems.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 4:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Occasional weekends based on plant projects and operational needs.
• Limited travel (1-5 domestic trips per year).

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:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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