Supervisor Maintenance - C Shift - Finney County Plant

Tyson Foods; Holcomb (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Lead to coordinate all plant maintenance activities at our Holcomb, KS facility. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians, oversee preventative maintenance, and assist the Maintenance Manager in planning policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in a high-volume food production environment. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of maintenance supervision experience in food manufacturing, an associates degree or certificate,

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports.
• Associates degree or college program certificate, or 5+ years related experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Basic PLC experience and SAP knowledge are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of maintenance technicians.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Foster a safety-first culture among staff and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Assist Maintenance Manager to direct maintenance policies and procedures.

Skills

Staff leadership

Downtime reduction

Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety culture

PM program management

Education

Associates degree or certificate

5+ years related experience (food manufacturing)

Tools

SAP

PLC knowledge

Job description

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
• 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 PREFERRED

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
• 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

• No

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.

C Shift (United States of America)

Benefits

• 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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If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.