Supervisor Maintenance - 2nd Shift

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Union City, TN

About The Position

This position is responsible for plant maintenance coordination, including leading and directing maintenance technicians and fostering a well-trained, motivated staff. The Supervisor assists the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment. The role manages preventative maintenance and equipment repairs, assesses problems quickly to minimize production downtime, and ensures maintenance employees understand and follow SQF Quality Management policies, procedures, and GMP practices.

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 5+ 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 clearly express ideas in writing and understand written information.
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 a staff of 15 maintenance technicians.
Assist the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures.
Promote a safe and clean work environment and a ‘Safety First’ culture.
Manage and oversee preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
Measure, monitor, and reduce machine downtime.
Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems and direct or assist with repairs.
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 GMP practices.