Manager Maintenance I-1st Shift-Gadsden Plant

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Gadsden, AL

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About The Position

The Manager Maintenance I leads all maintenance operations at the Gadsden Plant, including production equipment, building systems, utilities, ammonia refrigeration systems, offal operations, and wastewater treatment. The role is responsible for equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, employee safety, budget management, and continuous improvement. The position supervises maintenance personnel and daily operations, oversees plant systems, and plans improvements, expansions, and capital projects. It also manages preventive maintenance programs and work orders through SAP, maintenance inventory and purchasing, and the analysis of maintenance performance data. The manager ensures employees receive appropriate training and that safety, regulatory, environmental, and company requirements are met. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional weekends based on plant projects and operational needs. Limited domestic travel of 1–5 trips per year is required. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 6 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience supervising maintenance teams.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, industrial refrigeration, hydraulics, and mechanical maintenance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with standard computer applications and maintenance management systems.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance personnel and daily maintenance operations.
Oversee production equipment, utilities, refrigeration, wastewater, and facility systems.
Plan and implement plant improvements, expansions, and capital projects.
Reduce downtime by monitoring equipment performance and addressing issues proactively.
Manage preventive maintenance programs and work orders through SAP.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels for replacement parts and maintenance supplies.
Analyze maintenance data to improve asset utilization, preventive maintenance compliance, and maintenance costs.
Ensure maintenance employees receive proper training and development.
Enforce safety, OSHA, PSM, environmental, and company compliance requirements.
Administer department budgets and support achievement of financial goals.
Manage purchasing activities for maintenance materials, parts, and equipment.