Supervisor Maintenance - B Shift - Finney County Plant

Tyson Foods; Holcomb (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Holcomb, KS, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a staff of maintenance technicians and coordinate maintenance activities on the plant floor.

You will oversee preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment issues (electrical, mechanical, PLC), and ensure compliance with SQF and GMP policies while fostering a safety-first culture and reducing downtime.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 5+ years related experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a 15-person maintenance team preferred.
• Must diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing and PLC problems; direct repairs.
• Strong communication and training abilities.
• Experience in implementing preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a maintenance team of 15 technicians.
• Coordinate maintenance policies and procedures with the Maintenance Manager.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Quickly assess problems to minimize downtime on the line.
• Ensure SQF and GMP compliance among the maintenance staff.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Electrical/Mechanical/PLC diagnostics

Safety culture promotion

Preventive maintenance planning

Education

Associates degree or 5+ years related experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

RELLOCATION ASSISTANCE ELIGIBLE

Yes

WORK SHIFT

B Shift (United States of America)

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

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.

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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