Supervisor Maintenance - WATERLOO PORK PLANT

Tyson Foods; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Supervisor Maintenance to lead and coordinate maintenance technicians across a high-volume pork plant. You will oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and scheduling of crews to minimize downtime.

The role requires at least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience, supervisory skills, and familiarity with SQF/GMP policies. Strong communication and computer skills are essential, with weekend work possible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years’ industrial maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory ability to lead a team of mechanics.
• Knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and GMP practices.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook; SAP exposure a plus.
• Willingness to work weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of maintenance mechanics and foster a trained, motivated staff.
• Manage preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Schedule maintenance crews and production work orders.
• Lead, direct, and train staff; promote a Safety First culture.
• Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC issues and direct repairs.
• Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for plant equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

## Supervisor Maintenance - WATERLOO PORK PLANTApplylocations: Waterloo Pork Plant - Waterloo, Iowatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0474761**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.**Job Details*** Responsible for supervising a group of mechanics who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities and fostering a well-trained and motivated staff.* Manage and oversee the preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.* Schedule maintenance crews and production work orders.* Ability and experience to lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of 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.* Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant.* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Tasks include standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and reaching. This position can work in a hot, humid environment or cold, damp environment and slippery surfaces.**\*\*\*Hours and days off (schedule) will be discussed in the interview\*\*\*****Requirements*** Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.* Experience: 1+ years’ industrial maintenance experience.* Supervisory Skills: Responsible for supervising a group of mechanics who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities and fostering a well-trained and motivated staff.* 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 be able to speak clearly, listen and understand ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.* Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook at the intermediate level, experience with SAP software is a plus.* Good verbal and written communication skills required.* Some weekend work required.**Preference given to internal qualified candidates currently employed at this facility followed by candidates from other Tyson facilities then external candidates.***Resume will be required for consideration for this position.***Relocation Assistance Eligible:**Yes**Work Shift:**A Shift (United States of America)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. 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