Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Foods
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Foods
Processes and sells chicken, beef and pork
Job Details:
Your military leadership is valued. Your technical experience is respected.
We are actively hiring aMaintenance Supervisorand strongly encourageU.S. military veteransto apply. If you have experience leading teams,maintainingequipment readiness, enforcing safety standards, or troubleshooting mechanical systems, your background aligns well with this opportunity.
This role has beendesignatedas aVeteran Priority postingin accordance withTyson Foods’ Veteran employment program. While open to all qualified applicants, candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces may receivepriority consideration through an expedited reviewvia our Veteran recruiting pathway. Please visitourVeteran Landing Pageto learn more.
This requisition also serves as anactive Veteran talent pipeline, allowing our recruiting team to proactively connect with Veterans whose skills align to current and future opportunities.
WhatYou’llDo
Lead, direct, and supervise a team of maintenance techniciansin accordance withcompany policies and applicable regulations
Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and equipment repair schedules
Monitor and reduce machine downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repairs
Diagnoseandassistwith resolution of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC-related issues
Promote and enforce a“Safety First” cultureacross the maintenance team
Ensure compliance withSQF, GMP, and food safety standards
Assistin training, evaluating, and developing maintenance employees
Partner with production and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
Maintainaccuratemaintenance records and documentation
Performadditionalduties asrequiredto support business operations
Work Environment
Food manufacturing plant environment
Exposure to temperature variations depending on production areas
Use of industrial equipment and maintenance tools
Weekend and off-shift work may berequiredbased on operational needs
How Military ExperienceFits
Military experience may be considered in place of civilian maintenance leadership experiencerequirements outlined below. Veterans with backgrounds in equipment maintenance, mechanical systems, operations leadership, or facilities management often align well with this role.
Maintenance leadership or platoon/section supervision
Equipment readiness and preventive maintenance programs
Mechanical, electrical, or facilities maintenance roles
Safety enforcement, compliance, and operational leadership
Relevant backgrounds may include (notrequired):
•Army:91B (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic), 91X / 91Z (Maintenance Leadership), 12R (Interior Electrician), 11Z (Senior Enlisted Leadership)
•Air Force:2A6X6 / 2A7X3 (Aircraft Maintenance & Electrical Systems), 2A (Aircraft Maintenance career fields), 3E (Civil Engineering / Facilities & Operations)
•Navy:MM (Machinist’s Mate), ET (Electronics Technician), EM / GSM (Electrical & Mechanical Operations)
•Marine Corps:1141 (Electrician), 2111 (Repair/Technical Maintenance), 21XX maintenance and engineering roles, 13XX engineering and utilities fields
•Coast Guard:MK (Machinery Technician)
Requirements (Must Haves)
Education:Associate’s degree or technical program certificate;OR5+ years of related experience and training;ORequivalent combination of education and experience in afood manufacturing environment.
Experience:Minimum5 years of experienceas a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports.Proven experience directing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians.
Technical Skills:Ability to diagnose and troubleshootelectrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC systems.Experience developing andmaintainingpreventative maintenance programs.
Communication:Ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing.Strong listening and comprehension skills.
Computer Skills:IntermediateproficiencyinMicrosoft Word,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Outlook.Basic PLC knowledgerequired.SAP experience preferred.
Special Skills:Must bea motivated, self-starter with a desire to learn and the ability to lead others.
At Tyson Foods, Veteransdon’tjust find jobs — they find a mission and a team.
Compensation Range: $78,500.00 - $113,600.00 USD Annual
The posted compensation range reflects Tyson Foods Inc. national average range for this role. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)Pay Range/Rate:
Incentives:
Annual Incentive Plan:
Long-Term Incentive Plan:
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Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.
Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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Processes and sells chicken, beef and pork
Tyson Foods processes chicken, beef and pork and sells fresh meat and packaged foods to grocery stores, restaurants and other food businesses in the US and abroad. Its grocery brands include Tyson chicken, Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage, Hillshire Farm smoked sausage and lunch meat, Ball Park hot dogs and Wright bacon. The company runs separate chicken, beef, pork and prepared foods businesses, processing animals in its own plants into raw cuts and cooked, ready-to-heat products. It earns money selling those products by the pound to retailers and foodservice buyers and under its own consumer brands. Tyson Foods was founded in 1935 and is based in Springdale, Arkansas.
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