Maintenance Supervisor- Temperancevile, VA- 3rd shift

Tyson Foods•Temperanceville, VA

2d•$63,000 - $107,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance coordination including leading and directing maintenance technicians. Foster a well-trained and motivated staff. Assist the Maintenance Manager to direct and coordinate maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Manage and oversee the preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment. Quickly assess problems to minimize downtime of production. Must possess knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures along with GMP practices to ensure all maintenance employees understand and follow the company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability and experience to lead, direct, evaluate and train a staff of 15 maintenance technicians.
Ability to measure, monitor and reduce machine downtime.
Ability to diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems and direct/assist with repairs.
Ability to promote a ‘Safety First’ culture amongst staff.
Ability to develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant.
Knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures.
Knowledge of GMP practices.
Speak clearly, listen and understand ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Express ideas and concepts clearly in writing and understand the same.
Basic PLC experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook at the intermediate level.
5 years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports.
Experience in directing, evaluating and training maintenance technicians.
Reside in the United States.
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP.
Associates degree or college program certificate.
5+ years related experience and training.
Equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Experience with AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.
Ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI.
Ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Responsibilities

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/assist with repairs.
Promote a ‘Safety First’ culture amongst staff.
Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant.
Coordinate all aspects of plant maintenance.
Assist the Maintenance Manager to direct and coordinate maintenance policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean environment.
Oversee the preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.
Quickly assess problems to minimize downtime of production.
Ensure all maintenance employees understand and follow company policies and procedures related to SQF Quality Management and GMP practices.