Utilities Supervisor (2nd Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

Tyson Foods; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the operation, maintenance, and management of plant utilities and Buildings & Grounds.

You will supervise hourly maintenance staff, coordinate preventive maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance including Process Safety Management (PSM). Strong leadership and hands-on technical skills are required for a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or technical certificate is preferred.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance, boiler/refrigeration, or related field.
• Strong refrigeration theory knowledge and food processing exposure helpful.
• Proficient with Windows-based software; SAP-PM familiarity expected.
• Demonstrated leadership of hourly maintenance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and manage plant utilities and Buildings & Grounds.
• Lead and schedule hourly maintenance staff; coordinate work priorities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of utility systems.
• Oversee contractor coordination, preventive maintenance, and safety.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Refrigeration theory

Electrical systems

Boilers & HVAC

Hydraulics & pneumatics

PSM knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate preferred

Tools

SAP-PM

CMMS

Job description

Management Level

84

Work Shift

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Shift

2nd

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Saturday and Sundays as‑needed to support operations. Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.

Hours

3:00 PM – 12:00 AM/end of shift (flex as needed)

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of plant Utilities and Buildings & Grounds. Utilities include, but are not limited to, ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration systems, steam generation systems, boilers, Fulton thermal fluid heaters, compressed air systems, fire protection systems, HVAC systems, potable water systems, and plant utility distribution infrastructure. Buildings & Grounds responsibilities include maintaining, managing, and improving internal and external facility assets and property. Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) is required. Responsibilities include ensuring reliability, regulatory compliance, maintenance execution, contractor coordination, and continuous improvement of utility systems. This role provides frontline supervision of mechanics & operators in the department, establishing work schedules and priorities to ensure facility needs are met.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certificate preferred.

Experience

3+ years’ in industrial maintenance, boiler/refrigeration, or a related technical field. Strong knowledge of refrigeration theory required. Food processing or packaging experience preferred.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Windows-based applications; able to use email, enter data, and create basic queries. Will be expected to learn SAP-PM and maintain accurate documentation, scheduling, and preventive maintenance instructions.

Communication Skills

Strong verbal, written, and reading communication skills required.

Technical Skills

Ability to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems. Experience with ammonia refrigeration, electrical systems (230–480V three-phase and 110V control), boilers, water treatment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and general mechanical and plumbing work essential. Fabrication and oxy-acetylene welding skills a plus. CMMS experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise and lead hourly maintenance team members supporting boilers, refrigeration systems, building maintenance, and PSM activities. Must demonstrate strong leadership, organization, accountability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Position Specific Requirements

• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Internal disqualifiers are the following

• Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date)
• No written warning in the past six (6) months
• No suspension on record for the last 12 months

This position is slated for candidates who are currently working at this facility.Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first.If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations will then be reviewed for consideration.

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

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

Referral Payout Eligible

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

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

We provide our team members and their families with 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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