Supervisor Maintenance - 2nd Shift - Robards, KY

Tyson Foods; Sebree (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health

Life insurance

Dental

Vision and prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of 15 technicians, oversee preventative maintenance, and minimize downtime in a food manufacturing facility in Kentucky. The role requires knowledge of PLCs, SAP, and MS Office, with emphasis on safety and GMP procedures.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or certificate, 5+ years in maintenance leadership, and experience in a food manufacturing environment. Weekend work and relocation are possible; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Lead 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 among staff.
• Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct maintenance technicians to ensure uptime.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager on policies and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SQF and GMP policies.

Skills

Staff leadership

Downtime reduction

Troubleshooting PLC

Safety culture

PM program development

Education

Associates degree or certificate

5+ years related experience

Food manufacturing experience

Tools

PLC experience

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

SAP experience

Job description

Job Details:

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:

• 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
• develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant

Education:

• Associates degree or college program certificate
• 5+ years related experience and training
• 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
• 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

Work Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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