Maintenance Supervisor (3rd Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

Tyson•St Joseph, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and reliably at Tyson Foods’ Prepared Foods plant in St. Joseph. This third-shift position leads maintenance technicians and oversees equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs. The supervisor assists the Maintenance Manager with maintenance policies and procedures and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM or end of shift, with flexibility as needed. Weekend work and overtime may be required to support operations; additional compensation is provided for the sixth and seventh workdays. Tyson states that benefits begin on the first day of employment and offers education assistance. Relocation assistance is not available. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician or in a closely related role.
Basic PLC experience.
Ability and experience in leading, directing, evaluating, and training a team of maintenance technicians.
Ability to measure, monitor, and reduce machine downtime and diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) issues, with the capacity to direct or assist in repairs.
Ability to promote a Safety First culture and develop and maintain an effective preventive maintenance program.
Proficient verbal communication, including listening, understanding, and articulating ideas effectively.
Strong written communication skills for clearly expressing and comprehending ideas and concepts.
Must be available for some weekend work as needed.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience directing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians.
Associate’s degree or relevant college certificate in a related field, along with hands-on experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct maintenance technicians, fostering a well-trained and motivated team.
Assist the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Manage and oversee preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
Quickly assess problems to minimize production downtime.
Maintain knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures and GMP practices.
Ensure maintenance staff understand and follow company policies and procedures.
Promote a Safety First culture among staff.
Develop and maintain an effective preventive maintenance program for equipment and the plant.
Measure, monitor, and reduce machine downtime; diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) issues; and direct or assist with repairs.