Supervisor Maintenance - A Shift - Finney County Plant

Tyson•Holcomb, KS

About The Position

The Supervisor Maintenance is responsible for coordinating plant maintenance and leading, directing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians. The supervisor fosters a well-trained and motivated staff and assists the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment. The role oversees preventative maintenance and equipment repairs, assesses problems quickly to minimize production downtime, and ensures maintenance employees understand and follow company policies and procedures related to SQF Quality Management and GMP practices. The position requires some weekend work. Relocation assistance is eligible.

Requirements

Ability and experience leading, directing, evaluating, and training 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 among staff.
Ability to develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and the plant.
Basic PLC experience.
Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to speak clearly, listen to and understand spoken ideas, and express ideas and concepts clearly in writing and understand written information.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must attach a resume with qualifications for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or college program certificate, or 5+ years of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Five years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports.
Experience directing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians.
Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly in writing.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, evaluate, and train maintenance technicians.
Foster a well-trained and motivated maintenance 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.
Assess problems quickly to minimize production downtime.
Diagnose and direct or assist with repairs to basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems.
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, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.