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

Tyson•Green Forest, AR

12h

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager leads and oversees maintenance and refrigeration operations to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance of processing equipment and facility systems. The role directs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance planning and execution; supports equipment reliability and continuous improvement; and leads maintenance supervisors, technicians, and refrigeration personnel. The manager also coordinates with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams on installations, modifications, capital projects, and system upgrades, and resolves complex technical issues involving processing systems and equipment. The position oversees highly automated manufacturing systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and integrated industrial controls. It manages maintenance training and development, assists with budgets and cost control, coordinates work schedules, ensures availability of critical spare parts and assets, and uses maintenance metrics and operational data to inform decisions. The manager promotes safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and food safety standards. Limited travel is required, approximately 1–5 trips per year.

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.
Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to delegate while maintaining accountability.
Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
People leaders are expected to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education, technical training, and relevant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise maintenance supervisors, technicians, and refrigeration personnel to support 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 automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and related industrial controls.
Partner with engineering teams, contractors, and vendors on capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Administer and improve maintenance training and development programs.
Assist with developing, monitoring, and managing departmental budgets and maintenance expenditures.
Ensure adequate inventory of spare parts, tools, and critical assets.
Analyze maintenance metrics and operational data to improve performance and support decision-making.
Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and food safety standards.