Sr Supervisor Maintenance - Waterloo, IA

Tyson Foods; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Sr Supervisor Maintenance to lead a team of mechanics and coordinate maintenance of plant equipment. You will oversee preventative maintenance, manage work orders, and drive uptime while promoting a Safety First culture.

The role requires 1+ year industrial maintenance experience, strong communication, and knowledge of SQF and GMP practices. SAP experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office are a plus; weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• Supervisory experience overseeing a team of mechanics.
• Knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and GMP practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook; SAP a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of maintenance technicians.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Schedule crews and maintain work orders.
• Drive safety culture and training.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Sr Supervisor Maintenance - Waterloo, IAApply: Waterloo Pork Plant - Waterloo, Iowa: Full time: Posted Today: R0496220**Job Details:**Summary:This position is responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance coordination including leading and directing maintenance technicians. Foster a well-trained and motivated staff. **Job Details*** Responsible for supervising a group of mechanics who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities and fostering a well-trained and motivated staff.* Manage and oversee the preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.* Schedule maintenance crews and production work orders.* Ability and experience to lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of maintenance technicians.* Measure, monitor and reduce machine downtime.* Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems and direct/assist with repairs.* Promote a ‘Safety First’ culture amongst staff.* Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant.* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Tasks include standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and reaching. This position can work in a hot, humid environment or cold, damp environment and slippery surfaces.**\\*\\*\\*Hours and days off (schedule) will be discussed in the interview\\*\\*\\*** **Requirements*** Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.* Experience: 1+ years’ industrial maintenance experience.* Supervisory Skills: Responsible for supervising a group of mechanics who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities and fostering a well-trained and motivated staff.* Must possess knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures along with GMP practices to ensure all maintenance employees understand and follow the company policies and procedures.* Must be able to speak clearly, listen and understand ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.* Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook at the intermediate level, experience with SAP software is a plus.* Good verbal and written communication skills required.* Some weekend work required. **Preference given to internal qualified candidates currently employed at this facility followed by candidates from other Tyson facilities then external candidates.** *Resume will be required for consideration for this position.**Position not taking sponsorships.*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:**A Shift (United States of America)**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.**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. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.