Manager Maintenance II-1st Shift- Green Forest Par-Fry Plant

Tyson Poultry•Green Forest, AR

22h

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager leads and oversees maintenance and refrigeration operations to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance of processing equipment and facility systems. The role directs the planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while supporting equipment reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The manager leads maintenance supervisors and technicians, coordinates with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams on installations and modifications, and resolves complex technical issues involving processing systems and equipment. The position also oversees highly automated manufacturing systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and integrated controls. Additional duties include managing team training and development, assisting with budget preparation and cost control, coordinating work schedules, maintaining critical spare-parts and asset availability, and using operational data to support business decisions. Other duties may be assigned to support operational needs. The role directly supervises maintenance supervisors and maintenance personnel engaged in maintenance and reliability functions. Limited travel is required, approximately 1–5 trips per year. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of leadership experience in maintenance within a manufacturing, food processing, or industrial environment.
Experience managing maintenance teams, projects, and automated production systems.
Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability and maintenance performance.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, refrigeration, and automation systems.
Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMIs, robotics, and industrial control systems.
Proficiency with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams; provide clear direction; manage multiple priorities; and influence positive outcomes across departments.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, sound judgment and decision-making skills, and excellent organizational and planning skills.
Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining accountability.
Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise maintenance supervisors, technicians, and refrigeration personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance projects, equipment installations, modifications, and system upgrades.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration, automation, and process-related issues.
Manage and maintain highly automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and related industrial controls.
Partner with engineering, contractors, and vendors to implement capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Administer and continuously improve maintenance training and development programs for team members.
Assist in developing, monitoring, and managing departmental budgets and maintenance expenditures.
Ensure adequate inventory of spare parts, tools, and critical assets to support maintenance operations.
Analyze maintenance metrics and operational data to inform decisions and improve performance.
Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and food safety standards.
Coordinate maintenance work schedules and support operational needs through other assigned duties.