Maintenance Supervisor- Center, TX -3rd shift
Tyson Foods · Center Processing Plant - Center, TX
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Center Processing Plant - Center, TX. Foster a well-trained and motivated staff.
- They ask for
- 2+ 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 145 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 54%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- Root cause 27%
- Welding 27%
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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 Center Processing Plant - Center
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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 2+ years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Experience: 2 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
Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.
requirements
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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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.
We offer a full range of benefits and perks including
- •Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- •Telehealth services
- •Well-Being Support Programs
- •FSA and HSA available
- •401k
- •Stock Purchase Plan
- •Company Paid Life Insurance
- •Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
- •Fully Funded Education
- •Discount Program
- •Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.
All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
Relocation Assistance Eligible
Yes
Work Shift
3RD SHIFT (United States of America)
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