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

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a plant Utilities, Buildings & Grounds supervisor for its Prepared Foods facility. The role oversees ammonia refrigeration, steam, boilers, HVAC, water treatment, and utility distribution systems, with frontline supervision of mechanics and operators.

Strong leadership, learning SAP-PM, and quality-focused maintenance are essential for reliability and regulatory compliance. Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree or

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certificate preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years in industrial maintenance, boiler/refrigeration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration theory; food processing or packaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead hourly maintenance team members supporting boilers, refrigeration systems, building maintenance, and PSM activities.
• Ensure reliability and regulatory compliance of utility systems.
• Coordinate maintenance execution, contractor activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation, scheduling, and preventive maintenance instructions in SAP-PM.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

Boilers

Water treatment

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Fabrication & welding

SAP-PM

Leadership / Supervisory

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate preferred

Tools

SAP-PM

CMMS

Job description

Job Details

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division. We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATION ASSISTANCE! 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. Relocation Assistance Eligible:No. Work Shift:2ND 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. 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.

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.