Manager Maintenance I- Chicago Bruss, IL

Tyson Foods•Chicago, IL

4d•$112,000 - $188,000

About The Position

The Manager Maintenance I supervises maintenance of production equipment, buildings, and utilities, including ammonia compressors, offal, and wastewater operations. The role helps plan and implement plant improvements and expansions, ensures maintenance personnel are trained and equipped to work safely and efficiently, and monitors plant equipment and systems to reduce unplanned downtime and resolve problems promptly. The manager establishes and maintains SAP computerized maintenance management processes for work orders and replacement-parts inventory, analyzes maintenance data and performance metrics, and recommends improvements to plant operations. The role also ensures maintenance training systems and resources are in place, oversees parts and supply purchasing and use, maintains refrigeration and wastewater systems in accordance with regulatory requirements, and administers the maintenance budget to meet financial goals. The position enforces safety, health, OSHA, PSM, and environmental policies and applicable regulations. People leaders are expected to support responsible adoption of approved AI tools and ensure the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes. The role requires 1–5 domestic trips per year. Relocation assistance is eligible. The stated base pay range is $112,000–$188,000, with an annual incentive plan; additional compensation may also be available.

Requirements

At least 6 years of maintenance experience.
Standard computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Some public speaking skills.
Industrial maintenance skills in areas such as electrical, refrigeration, hydraulics, or mechanical work.
Experience or capability supervising personnel who perform similar or interrelated tasks.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must submit a resume to be considered for review.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance of production equipment, buildings, and utilities, including ammonia compressors, offal, and wastewater operations.
Assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
Ensure maintenance personnel are trained on current operating equipment and other maintenance skills, and are properly equipped and motivated.
Provide a safe workplace and comply with applicable safety and regulated programs.
Monitor plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and resolve problems, and identify issues.
Establish and maintain SAP computerized maintenance management processes for tracking work orders and maintaining an adequate inventory of replacement parts.
Analyze maintenance data and recommend improvements to plant operations and solutions to maintenance-related problems.
Ensure the Costal Training system is in place and communicated to maintenance personnel, and provide resources for needed skillsets.
Maintain tracking systems for maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, and preventive maintenance compliance.
Ensure compliance with company safety, health, OSHA, PSM, and environmental policies and with local, state, and federal regulations.
Communicate and enforce the safety program.
Monitor and administer purchasing and use of maintenance parts, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ensure refrigeration and wastewater systems are maintained and meet regulatory guidelines.
Administer the maintenance budget and work toward achievement of financial goals.
Support responsible adoption of approved AI tools and accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.