Plant Maintenance Manager, 1st Shift

Tyson Foods; 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

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