Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift
Tyson Foods · Zeeland Plant - Zeeland, MI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Zeeland Plant - Zeeland, MI. Foster a well-trained and motivated staff.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC, SAP
- Day to day
- relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 70 other live reliability postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 59%
- ✓ PLC 42%
- Welding 27%
- EHS / safety 25%
- Robotics 21%
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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Tyson Foods in Zeeland Plant - Zeeland
1 other open role at this site.
- Welder - Maintenance Technician - Day Shift · Reliability · Technician
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Requirements
Must have the ability and experience to: 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/assist with repairs; promote a ‘Safety First’ culture amongst staff; and, develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant.
Education: Associates degree or college program certificate; or 5+ years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Experience: 5 years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports. Experience in directing, evaluating and training maintenance technicians.
Communication Skills: Must be able to speak clearly, listen and understand ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly in writing and understand the same.
Computer Skills: Must have basic PLC experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook at the intermediate level. Experience with SAP a plus.
Position-Specific
Some weekend work required
Schedule: Day shift. Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Includes every fourth Sunday on a rotating schedule.
Position Specific
Requirements
- ✓Applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.
- ✓Must reside in the United States to be considered.
- ✓Local candidates will be given priority.
- ✓Sponsorship is not available for this position.
requirements
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Job Details
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance coordination including leading and directing maintenance technicians. Foster a well-trained and motivated staff. Assist the Maintenance Manager to direct and coordinate maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Manage and oversee the preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment. Quickly assess problems to minimize downtime of production. Must possess knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures along with GMP practices to ensure all maintenance employees understand and follow the company policies and procedures.
Relocation Assistance Eligible
Yes
Work Shift
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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