Supervisor Maintenance - 2nd Shift

Tyson Foods•Union City, TN

About The Position

The Supervisor Maintenance coordinates all aspects of plant maintenance, leads and directs maintenance technicians, and fosters a well-trained and motivated staff. The role assists the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment. It manages preventative maintenance and equipment repairs, assesses problems quickly to minimize production downtime, and ensures maintenance employees understand and follow SQF Quality Management policies and procedures and GMP practices. The position requires leading, directing, evaluating, and training a staff of 15 maintenance technicians; monitoring and reducing machine downtime; diagnosing basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems; and directing or assisting with repairs. The supervisor promotes a “Safety First” culture and develops and maintains an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and the plant. The role is on second shift, with some weekend work required. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Associate degree or college program certificate; or at least 5 years of related experience and training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports.
Experience directing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians.
Ability 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 or assist with repairs.
Ability to promote a “Safety First” culture and develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
Clear spoken communication and the ability to listen to and understand ideas presented verbally.
Ability to express ideas clearly in writing and understand written ideas.
Basic PLC experience.
Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Some weekend work is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, evaluate, and train maintenance technicians.
Foster a well-trained and motivated staff.
Assist the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean environment.
Manage and oversee preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
Quickly assess problems to minimize production downtime.
Measure, monitor, and reduce machine downtime.
Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems, and direct or assist with repairs.
Promote a “Safety First” culture among staff.
Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and the plant.
Ensure maintenance employees understand and follow company policies and procedures, including SQF Quality Management policies and procedures and GMP practices.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and support responsible AI adoption and accountability for AI-supported outcomes.