Sr Supervisor Maintenance - WATERLOO PORK PLANT

Tyson Foods; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waterloo, IA seeks a maintenance coordinator to lead a team of technicians and oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.

You will schedule crews, train staff, and drive a safety-first culture while reducing downtime. The role requires prior industrial maintenance experience and strong communication skills, with SAP experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and GMP practices.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP experience a plus.
• Willingness to work some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of maintenance mechanics and foster a well-trained staff.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Schedule maintenance crews and production work orders.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and train maintenance staff.
• Measure and reduce machine downtime; diagnose basic PLC problems.
• Promote a Safety First culture on site.
• Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Maintenance planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

Yes

Work Shift

A Shift (United States of America)

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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.

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.

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.