Supervisor Maintenance -3rd Shift - Broken Bow, OK

Tyson Foods; Broken Bow (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Broken Bow, OK is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of maintenance technicians in a food manufacturing plant. You will oversee preventative maintenance, drive down downtime, and ensure adherence to SQF and GMP standards while maintaining a safe, clean production environment.

The role requires strong leadership, PLC and SAP familiarity, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Weekend work may be required; relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in maintenance.
• Supervisory or lead experience with direct reports preferred.
• Associates degree or college program certificate, or 3+ years related experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Basic PLC experience and SAP familiarity; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a staff of maintenance technicians (approx. 15).
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC issues and direct repairs.
• Promote a Safety First culture and ensure SQF/GMP compliance.

Skills

PLC experience

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree or college certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Management Level:

84

Work Shift:

3RD 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.

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Associates degree or college program certificate; or 3+ years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Experience:

3 years of experience in maintenance. Supervisor or Lead experience with direct reports preferred. 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 Qualifiers:

Candidate must have good disciplinary history and attendance records.

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

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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