Refrigeration Lead Maint - B Shift (Maint to Maint)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Goodlettsville, TN

About The Position

The Refrigeration Lead Maintenance position is a development role intended to prepare an hourly team member for advancement to Refrigeration Supervisor. The lead performs most refrigeration supervisor functions for a team of 10 to 12 hourly technicians, but does not handle pay, payroll clocking reports, promotions or demotions, attendance, or disciplinary activities. The role is restricted to current maintenance team members at MG06 or higher who work at the facility or complex, subject to the stated internal application requirements. The lead provides hands-on technical support and training, directs daily work, reviews schedules and maintenance records, and coordinates maintenance activities under the direction of the Refrigeration Manager or Supervisor. When the maintenance supervisor is absent, the lead acts as supervisor for the entire crew. The position also supports safety practices and compliance with the facility’s Process Safety Management program.

Requirements

Must be a current maintenance department team member at MG06 or higher and currently work at the facility or complex, or follow the stated process for transfers from another Tyson facility.
Must have 6 or fewer points and no suspensions in the previous 12 months to be considered.
New hires must complete their initial 90-day probationary period.
Must complete all parts of the Skills Training Curriculum for Refrigeration Technician levels 1–8, Mechanical-Electrical Technician levels 1–4, and Automation Technician levels 1–4.
Must be a master technician with excellent troubleshooting skills across several craft skill disciplines.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to read instructions and manuals in English.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in accordance with Tyson safety programs and promote safe work practices through safety huddles, hazard recognition, and one-on-one safety contacts.
Perform technical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair work within the technician’s craft experience and background, including refrigeration, mechanical-electrical, and automation work as applicable.
Train technicians hands-on and work with the supervisor on Plant Floor Demonstrated Skills evaluations and documentation.
Provide tactical direction to 10 to 12 hourly technicians to ensure scheduled daily work is completed and documented correctly.
Meet daily with the supervisor and maintenance planner to review proposed work schedules and advise on assignments and priorities based on plant needs and technician skills.
Coordinate, with direction from the Refrigeration Manager or Supervisor, work to maintain and repair ammonia refrigeration, compressed air, water, steam, and electrical systems and components.
Run SAP-PM daily maintenance reports multiple times per shift for schedule completion, time confirmation, breakdowns, and materials; review them for timely completion and accurate documentation of work, downtime, and material use.
Re-prioritize the current day’s work schedule based on plant-floor conditions and activities.
Coach technicians on accurate SAP-PM data entry and work documentation.
Attend daily maintenance meetings and report on incomplete scheduled work, breakdowns, and short- and long-term corrective actions taken or needed.
Provide feedback on major maintenance and project work involving equipment or facilities that should be planned and scheduled in the future.
Work with the Refrigeration Supervisor on Maintenance Evaluations and Root Cause Problem Elimination to help prevent recurring equipment downtime.
Act as supervisor for the entire crew when the maintenance supervisor is absent.
Work with the PSM coordinator to help ensure team members and the facility comply with all aspects of the PSM program.