Supervisor Maintenance-2nd Shift- Tecumseh Plant

Tyson Foods; Tecumseh (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Tecumseh, NE is seeking a Maintenance Lead to coordinate all plant maintenance activities, directing technicians and maintaining a safe, clean environment while supporting the Maintenance Manager.

The role emphasizes preventing downtime, diagnosing basic electrical and mechanical issues, and implementing a robust preventive maintenance program; requires training staff, SQF/GMP knowledge, and strong communication. Some weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 5 years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports.
• Experience in directing, evaluating and training maintenance technicians.

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/assist with repairs
• Promote a 'Safety First' culture amongst staff
• Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant

Skills

Team leadership

Downtime reduction

Troubleshooting PLC/electrical

SAP software

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree or certificate

Tools

PLC

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: 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

• 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; 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
• 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.

Benefits

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.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: Yes

Work Shift

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Checks

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.

Hourly Applicants

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tyson Foods, Inc. 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.