Sr Supervisor Maintenance Training

Tyson Chicken•Hope, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This dynamic role leads the planning and execution of the Maintenance Training Program—an essential function that strengthens the skillset, safety culture, and long-term success of the maintenance team. You will step into a position that blends technical expertise with hands-on teaching, providing impactful training in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, refrigeration, and other critical maintenance disciplines. In this role, you’ll guide new and experienced team members through structured training, develop and maintain training materials, manage student records, and coordinate class schedules, which will include flexing your schedule to work all shifts in order to accommodate training for all workers. You’ll interface with vendors to enhance course content, lead safety instruction for the maintenance department, and support hands-on training assessments that ensure our maintenance workforce is prepared for the demands of a fast-paced industrial environment. You may also be asked to assist as a floor supervisor when necessary. Every team member contributes to a culture of safety—and this position plays a meaningful role in reinforcing both personal and food safety standards across the department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 4 years industrial maintenance experience.
Must have completed Level 8 in the Tyson Foods Maintenance Training Program.
Competent in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to successfully interface with all levels of the plant organization.
Proven good safety and attendance record.
Strong management skills.
Must be able to work split shifts to cover training with all shifts.
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Tyson SAP-Plant Maintenance preferred.
Certification in any applicable training topics or techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of the Maintenance Training Program.
Provide impactful training in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, refrigeration, and other critical maintenance disciplines.
Guide new and experienced team members through structured training.
Develop and maintain training materials.
Manage student records.
Coordinate class schedules, including flexing schedule to work all shifts.
Interface with vendors to enhance course content.
Lead safety instruction for the maintenance department.
Support hands-on training assessments.
Assist as a floor supervisor when necessary.
Reinforce personal and food safety standards across the department.