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

Tyson Foods•Green Forest, AR

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, and promotes equipment reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The position supervises maintenance leaders and technicians, coordinates with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams on installations and modifications, and resolves complex technical issues. It also oversees highly automated manufacturing systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and integrated controls. Additional duties include managing training and development, assisting with budgets and cost controls, coordinating work schedules, maintaining critical spare-parts availability, and providing data-driven recommendations. Other duties may be assigned to support operational needs.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in 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.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Approximately 1–5 trips of limited travel per year.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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 in developing, monitoring, and managing departmental budgets and maintenance expenditures.
Ensure sufficient inventory of spare parts, tools, and critical assets.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs.