Supervisor Maintenance - 2nd Shift - Robards, KY

Tyson Foods•Robards, KY

About The Position

This position coordinates all aspects of plant maintenance, leads and directs maintenance technicians, and helps foster 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 manages preventative maintenance and equipment repairs and responds quickly to problems to minimize production downtime. The supervisor must understand SQF Quality Management policies and procedures and GMP practices to ensure maintenance employees follow company policies and procedures. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Some weekend work is required. Relocation assistance is eligible. Team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment. People leaders are also expected to guide responsible AI adoption and ensure the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

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.
Knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures and GMP practices.
Associate degree or college program certificate, or five or more years of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, listen to and understand spoken ideas, and understand written ideas and concepts.
Basic PLC experience.
Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, validating 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 preventative maintenance program for equipment and the plant.
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.
Ensure maintenance employees understand and follow company policies and procedures, including SQF Quality Management policies and GMP practices.
As a people leader, drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.