Supervisor Maintenance - 2nd Shift

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for its Union City, TN plant, on the 2nd shift. The role leads maintenance technicians, drives a safe, clean environment, and supports the Maintenance Manager in policy execution.

Required are an associates degree or 5+ years in a related role, with PLC, SAP, and MS Office familiarity, and a strong safety mindset. Weekend work may be involved and relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of 15 maintenance technicians.
• Measure, monitor and reduce machine downtime.
• Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing and 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct 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.
• Ensure compliance with SQF Quality Management policies and GMP practices.

Skills

Staff leadership

Downtime reduction

Electrical basics

Mechanical basics

Pneumatic basics

PLC troubleshooting

Safety culture

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associates degree

5+ years related experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Management Level:

84

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

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:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

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

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

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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