B-Shift Maintenance Supervisor-Storm Lake, Iowa

Tyson Foods•Storm Lake, IA

About The Position

This position is responsible for plant maintenance coordination, including leading and directing maintenance technicians. The supervisor fosters a well-trained and motivated staff and assists the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment. The role oversees preventative maintenance and equipment repairs and quickly assesses problems to minimize production downtime. The supervisor must understand SQF Quality Management policies and procedures and GMP practices, and ensure maintenance employees understand and follow company policies and procedures. The position requires the ability to lead, direct, evaluate, and train a staff of 15 maintenance technicians; measure, monitor, and reduce machine downtime; diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems; and direct or assist with repairs. The supervisor promotes a “Safety First” culture and develops and maintains an effective preventative maintenance program for plant equipment. Some weekend work is required. Applicants must submit a resume for review. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with responsibility for managing direct reports.
Ability and experience leading, directing, evaluating, and training maintenance staff.
Ability to measure, monitor, and reduce machine downtime.
Ability to diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems and direct or assist with repairs.
Basic PLC experience.
Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to speak clearly, listen to and understand spoken ideas, and express ideas clearly in writing and understand written materials.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Submit a resume for review.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP.
An associate degree, completion of a college certification program, or at least 3 years of relevant experience and training; a combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment is also acceptable.
Demonstrated expertise overseeing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians may be considered in place of formal education or specific experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, evaluate, and train 15 maintenance technicians.
Assist the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures.
Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
Quickly assess problems to minimize production downtime.
Measure, monitor, and reduce machine downtime.
Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems and direct or assist with repairs.
Promote a “Safety First” culture among staff and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for plant equipment.
Ensure maintenance employees understand and follow SQF Quality Management policies and procedures, GMP practices, and company policies.