Maintenance Supervisor (2nd Shift) – Kansas City Prepared Plant

Tyson Foods•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor for its Prepared Foods Division. The role oversees plant maintenance and leads and directs maintenance technicians. Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, the supervisor implements maintenance policies and procedures and helps ensure a safe, clean environment. The position is based at the Kansas City Prepared Plant and is assigned to second shift, with hours of 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM or the end of the shift, flexing as needed. The schedule is similar to a 2–2–3 rotation and includes working every other weekend. Additional compensation is provided for the sixth and seventh workdays. The supervisor ensures maintenance work is assigned and completed effectively, trains associates, monitors performance, maintains required documentation, and supports compliance with food safety, process safety, company, and safety requirements. The role also involves developing thorough knowledge of facility equipment and utilities, completing reports, and overseeing departmental parts and inventory.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or Maintenance Lead.
Proficient verbal communication, including listening, understanding, and articulating ideas effectively.
Strong written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to work weekends as needed.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a related field.
Experience directing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians.
Basic PLC experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Assign work orders appropriately, ensure they are completed on time, and track and assess individual associates’ workloads.
Train Maintenance Associates on the PM Program, work orders, and standard operating procedures.
Communicate expectations for teamwork, attitude, and work performance, and continually assess individual performance.
Maintain and update Lock Out Tag Out documentation.
Ensure the department follows GMPs, HACCP, the PSM Program, company policies, and safety programs.
Continually audit and validate departmental procedures and revise them when necessary.
Develop excellent working knowledge of facility equipment and components, as well as utility systems.
Complete and maintain required reports.
Oversee departmental parts and inventory, working with the Supply Leadperson to issue parts with work orders to the appropriate shifts or associates.
Perform other duties as assigned.