Supervisor Maintenance

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in the Prepared Foods Division in Warren, MI. The role leads maintenance technicians, supports the Maintenance Manager in policy implementation, and ensures clean, safe plant operations.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety culture, and adherence to SQF and GMP practices, with a schedule including a 3rd shift and potential weekend work. Experience directing maintenance teams is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and directing a team of maintenance technicians.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment and plant.
• Promote a Safety First culture and ensure GMP/quality procedures are followed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct maintenance technicians, fostering a well-trained and motivated team.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in developing and implementing maintenance policies and procedures.
• Manage and oversee preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Quickly assess issues to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance staff understand and follow SQF Quality Management policies, procedures, and GMP practices.
• Schedule: Sun-Thu with Fri as necessary, 9:30pm-6:30am with flexibility to adjust hours if needed.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Safety culture

Team training

Communication

Education

Associate degree or related certificate

Tools

SAP

PLC basics

Job description

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 Maintenance Supervisor!

SUMMARY: This location is part of our Prepared Foods Division. As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance, including leading and directing maintenance technicians. You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to implement maintenance policies and procedures while ensuring a safe and clean environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and direct maintenance technicians, fostering a well-trained and motivated team.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in developing and implementing maintenance policies and procedures.
• Manage and oversee preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Quickly assess issues to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance staff understand and follow SQF Quality Management policies, procedures, and GMP practices.
• Schedule: Sun-Thu with Fri as necessary, 9:30pm-6:30am with flexibility to adjust hours if needed

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Skills:

• Leadership and Technical Skills: Ability and experience in leading, directing, evaluating, and training a team of maintenance technicians. Skilled in measuring, monitoring, and reducing machine downtime, and diagnosing basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) issues, with the capacity to direct or assist in repairs.
• Preventive Maintenance and Safety: Capable of promoting a "Safety First" culture among staff and developing/maintaining an effective preventive maintenance program for equipment and plant.
• Experience and Education: Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a maintenance technician, or closely related role. Experience in directing, evaluating and training maintenance technicians preferred. Education: Associate's degree or relevant college certificate in a related field is preferred, along with hands-on experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Communication Skills: Proficient in verbal communication, with the ability to listen, understand, and articulate ideas effectively. Strong written communication skills for clear expression and comprehension of ideas and concepts.
• Computer Skills: Basic PLC experience required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SAP is a plus.
• Additional Requirements: Availability for some weekend work as needed.
• Uploading a resume at time of application is required
• Relocation Assistance Eligible:No
• Work Shift:3RD SHIFT (United States of America)
• 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.
• 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.

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