Supervisor Maintenance - 2nd Shift

Tyson Foods; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Union City, TN is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance activities, lead a team of 15 technicians, and uphold SQF/GMP standards. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, rapid problem solving, and maintaining a safe, clean plant environment.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 5+ years in a food-manufacturing environment, plus 5 years of supervisory experience. PLC, SAP, and MS Office proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or college program certificate, or 5+ years related experience and training, or equivalent in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading maintenance technicians and coordinating maintenance activities is required.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and mechanical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• 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 problems and direct or assist with repairs.
• Promote a 'Safety First' culture amongst staff.
• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program for equipment and plant.

Skills

PLC experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree or college program certificate

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance coordination including leading and directing maintenance technicians, fostering a well-trained and motivated staff, assisting the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment, managing and overseeing the preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment, quickly assessing problems to minimize downtime of production, and ensuring all maintenance employees understand and follow SQF Quality Management policies and GMP practices through training.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 or assist with repairs.
• Promote a 'Safety First' culture amongst staff.
• 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, and express ideas and concepts clearly in writing.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must have basic PLC experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programmes including Word, Excel and Outlook at the intermediate level. Experience with SAP a plus.

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Some weekend work required. 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 judgement 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.

RELATIONSHIP AND SHIFT

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America).

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

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.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS

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.

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OUR CULTURE

We provide information that will positively impact the team and community around you. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to attract, grow, reward and retain the best talent, and we believe that our culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy. We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent-rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.