Supervisor Maintenance - 2nd Shift

Tyson Foods•Union City, TN

About The Position

The Supervisor Maintenance is responsible for coordinating plant maintenance, leading and directing maintenance technicians, and fostering a well-trained, motivated staff. The role assists the Maintenance Manager with maintenance policies and procedures while helping maintain a safe and clean environment. It manages preventative maintenance and equipment repairs, rapidly assesses problems to minimize production downtime, and ensures maintenance employees understand and follow SQF Quality Management policies, procedures, and GMP practices. This is a second-shift position with some weekend work required. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role includes responsible use and oversight of approved AI tools in accordance with company policies, including protecting sensitive information and validating AI-supported work. Relocation assistance is eligible.

Requirements

Five 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.
Associate degree or college program certificate, or at least five years of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Clear spoken communication and listening skills, and ability to express ideas clearly in writing and understand written information.
Basic PLC experience.
Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, evaluate, and train a staff of 15 maintenance technicians.
Assist the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures.
Manage and oversee preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
Assess problems quickly 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 SQF Quality Management policies and procedures and GMP practices.
As a people leader, drive responsible adoption of approved AI solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.