Supervisor Maintenance - A Shift - Finney County Plant

Tyson Foods; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate plant maintenance, lead a team of 15 technicians and partner with the Maintenance Manager to uphold policies and safety.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, quickly diagnose downtime causes, and ensure GMP and SQF compliance while fostering a safety-first culture and effective repair workflows in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of maintenance technicians.
• Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems and direct/assist with repairs.
• Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Minimize downtime and downtime-related losses.
• Foster a safety-first culture among staff and ensure GMP/SQF compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance policies and procedures with the Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Lead and train staff

Downtime reduction

Safety culture advocate

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associates degree or related certificate

5+ years related experience

Tools

PLC basics

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

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:** 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. Preferred**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 PREFERED. Experience in directing, evaluating and training maintenance technicians PREFERED.**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 PREFERED.**Computer Skills:** Must have basic PLC experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook at the intermediate level PREFERED. Experience with SAP a plus.**Position-Specific Requirements:** Some weekend work required**A resume with qualifications must be attached for consideration.** 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:**A Shift (United States of America)**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 ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.