Plant Maintenance Supervisor - Lead 15 Techs, Cut Downtime

Tyson Foods; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Storm Lake, IA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of 15 technicians, coordinate maintenance policies, and keep equipment running with minimal downtime across a busy food production line.

A compatible candidate has an associate degree or college certificate (or 3 years in a food manufacturing maintenance role), basic PLC experience, SAP familiarity, and a strong focus on Safety First, GMP and SQF compliance. Some weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or college certification or 3 years relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports.
• Knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and GMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct maintenance technicians.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Assess problems quickly to minimize downtime.
• Promote a Safety First culture among staff.

Skills

Staff leadership

Downtime reduction

PLC diagnostics

Safety culture

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate degree or college certification

3 years in food manufacturing maintenance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tyson Foods in Storm Lake, IA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of 15 technicians, coordinate maintenance policies, and keep equipment running with minimal downtime across a busy food production line.

A compatible candidate has an associate degree or college certificate (or 3 years in a food manufacturing maintenance role), basic PLC experience, SAP familiarity, and a strong focus on Safety First, GMP and SQF compliance. Some weekend work is required.