Supervisor Maintenance - 2nd Shift

Tyson Farms•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 and motivated staff. The supervisor assists the Maintenance Manager with maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment. The role oversees preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, quickly assesses problems to minimize production downtime, and ensures maintenance employees understand and follow SQF Quality Management policies, procedures, and GMP practices. The position is on second shift and requires some weekend work. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Relocation assistance is eligible. Tyson offers paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

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 preventive maintenance program.
Associate degree or college program certificate, or 5 or more years of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Clear spoken communication, active listening, and ability to understand spoken information.
Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly in writing and understand written material.
Basic PLC experience.
Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information, following company policies, critically evaluating outputs, and applying professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, evaluate, and train a staff of 15 maintenance technicians.
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 preventive maintenance program for equipment and the plant.
Assist the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures.
Oversee preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
Ensure maintenance employees understand and follow company SQF Quality Management policies, procedures, and GMP practices.
Maintain a safe and clean environment.
Apply responsible judgment when using approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, and validate AI-generated outputs; as a people leader, support responsible AI adoption and accountability for AI-supported outcomes.