Supervisor Maintenance - C Shift - Finney County Plant

Tyson Foods; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate plant maintenance, lead a team of 15 technicians, and ensure a safe, clean production environment. The role involves directing repairs, managing preventative maintenance and training staff to uphold SQF and GMP standards.

The position requires weekend work and a shift (C Shift). A strong background in PLC, SAP, and MS Office is preferred, with an Associates degree or equivalent experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of 15 maintenance technicians.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant.
• Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing and PLC problems and direct repairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Foster a Safety First culture among staff and ensure GMP compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance policies, procedures and shift work to maintain production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety culture

PLC troubleshooting

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree or certificate

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

PLC

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.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**C 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. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.