Supervisor Maintenance - 1st Shift - Forest, MS

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth

Well-Being programs

401k

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Disability

Education benefits

Discount program

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Forest, Mississippi, is seeking a maintenance coordinator responsible for all plant maintenance activities and leading a team of 15 technicians. The role requires ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality in a fast-paced food-manufacturing setting.

The candidate should have an associate degree or certificate (or 5+ years related experience), strong PLC and SAP skills, and proven leadership to drive preventive maintenance and continuous improvement. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or college program certificate, or 5+ years related experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or supervising maintenance staff.
• Ability to diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Safety-first mindset and ability to promote safety culture.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate plant maintenance activities and maintenance technicians.
• Foster a well-trained and motivated staff.
• Assist Maintenance Manager in directing maintenance policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe and clean plant environment.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Quickly assess problems to minimize downtime of production.
• Adhere to SQF Quality Management policies and GMP practices.

Skills

Leadership

Training staff

Troubleshooting

Safety culture

Written communication

Verbal communication

Electrical/mechanical knowledge

PLC experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree or college certificate

5+ years related experience

Tools

SAP

PLC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program

At Tyson Foods, our team members' 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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment.

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. Assist the Maintenance Manager to direct and coordinate maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Manage and oversee the preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment. Quickly assess problems to minimize downtime of production. 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.

Requirements

• Must have the ability and experience to: lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of 15 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; and, develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant.
• Education: Associates degree or college program certificate; or 5+ years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience: 5 years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports.
• Experience in directing, evaluating and training maintenance technicians.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to speak clearly, listen and understand ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly in writing and understand the same.
• Computer Skills: Must have basic PLC experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook at the intermediate level. Experience with SAP a plus.
• Position-Specific Requirements: Some weekend work required
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
• Work Shift: 1ST 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.
• 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.