Sr Maintenance Supervisor

Tyson Foods; San Lorenzo (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx, dental, vision

9 paid holidays

4 weeks paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Stock purchase program

Product purchase program

Career growth

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Senior Maintenance Supervisor for our California Prepared Foods facility. You will lead maintenance coordination, oversee technicians, and collaborate with contractors to optimize equipment performance.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, familiarity with ammonia refrigeration, high-pressure boilers, and HVAC systems, plus strong safety leadership. This on-site position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education beyond high school including vocational/college courses.
• Completion of Tyson Level 8 training in MT/ERT is preferred.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Experience with anhydrous ammonia, mechanical refrigeration, and high-pressure boiler maintenance preferred.
• Elementary computer skills (email, templates, basic queries).
• Travel 1–5 trips per year.
• Supervising a team performing related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise cost-effective, timely maintenance for all equipment.
• Direct, coordinate and support maintenance personnel.
• Work with contractors/vendors for equipment modifications or installations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems.
• Obtain quotes and justify projects in writing.
• Maintain records and ensure OSHA/PSM compliance.
• Instruct on PPE use and safety practices.
• Improve ergonomics and safety within the facility.
• Manage high-pressure boiler, compressed air, hot water, and HVAC systems.
• Schedule team activities and monthly safety meetings.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

OSHA standards

Education

Education beyond high school

Tyson Level 8 training (MT/ERT)

Tools

Industrial refrigeration systems

Job description

Job Details: At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Senior Maintenance Supervisor! Setting the table for your success: At Tyson Foods, our team members’s health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION! Benefits include: medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 4 weeks paid vacation upon hire; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more! This location is part of our Prepared Foods Division. As a Senior Maintenance Supervisor, you can expect your day to day to include being responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance coordination including leading and directing maintenance technicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and supervising the execution of cost effective and timely maintenance necessary for the operation of all equipment.
• Directing, coordinating, and supporting maintenance personnel.
• Working with contractors, vendors, or company engineering in the modification or installation of equipment.
• Troubleshooting and resolving new and or different technical problems regarding equipment.
• Obtains quotes for project work and prepares written project justifications.
• Maintaining relevant records and ensuring OSHA standards and programs are implemented.
• Instructing in the use of personal protective equipment.
• Implementing new ways of improving ergonomics within the facility.
• PSM: Maintaining compliance with Process Safety Management Standards.
• Skill development of team members.
• High Pressure Boiler Compressed Air System Hot Water Generation and HVAC systems management and maintenance.
• Coordinate Team Member schedules handling time and attendance records holding monthly safety meetings and performing other responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Education beyond high school including special training vocational school and or college courses.
• Completion of the Tyson Level 8 training in the MT or ERT program is preferred.
• Experience: 3 plus years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance preferred.
• Experience with Anhydrous Ammonia Mechanical Refrigeration and High-Pressure Boiler maintenance and management is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Elementary computer skills; for example, checking electronic mail entering data into document templates or creating simple queries.
• Travel: 1 to 5 trips per year.
• Supervisory Skills: This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (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. 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.

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

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