Maintenance Manager II- Temperanceville, VA-1st shift
Tyson Foods · Temperanceville Plant - Temperanceville, VA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $114k–$192k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Temperanceville Plant - Temperanceville, VA. Lead and Support Maintenance Teams: Direct, coordinate, and support maintenance supervisors and personnel to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation
- Base pay
- $114k–$192k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$145k. This one lists $114k–$192k.
Median of the low and high ends of 182 live postings that list pay, out of 500 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 499 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 23% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $105k–$143k, from 179 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 54%
- ✓ Team leadership 28%
- FMEA 26%
- ✓ Automation 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Tyson FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Lead and Support Maintenance Teams: Direct, coordinate, and support maintenance supervisors and personnel to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
- ◆Manage Equipment and Process Maintenance: Plan and oversee maintenance necessary for the operation of equipment and processes within the Processing Maintenance and Refrigeration departments.
- ◆Support Equipment Installation and Modification: Work with contractors, vendors, and company engineering on equipment modifications and installations.
- ◆Troubleshoot Technical Issues: Identify and resolve new or different technical problems involving equipment and processes.
- ◆Manage Automated Systems: Support and maintain highly automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.
- ◆Coordinate Maintenance Training: Maintain and coordinate the maintenance training program for maintenance Team Members.
- ◆Support Budget Management: Assist with preparing and overseeing maintenance budgets.
- ◆Coordinate Staffing and Resources: Manage Team Member work schedules and ensure the parts and assets needed to perform maintenance are available and properly maintained.
- ◆Support Management Decisions: Provide relevant information to assist with managerial decision-making.
- ◆Perform Additional
responsibilities
as business needs arise.
Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
- ✓5+ years of maintenance supervisor experience.
Ø Fully Funded Education
Ø 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.
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Job Details
Summary
This position is responsible for supervising and planning the execution of cost-effective and timely maintenance necessary for the operation of equipment and processes within the Processing Maintenance and Refrigeration departments. This role provides leadership and support to maintenance supervisors and personnel while ensuring equipment, automated systems, parts, training, schedules, and resources are effectively managed.
Computer Skills
- •Standard computer skills.
Communication Skills
- •Good communication skills with the ability to provide the workforce with clear and precise direction.
Special Skills
- •Considerable knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, refrigeration, and automation systems.
- •Maintenance training skills.
- •Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- •Strong organizational skills.
- •Ability to accept and delegate responsibility.
Supervisory
- •Responsible for supervising maintenance supervisors and/or personnel who perform related maintenance tasks and activities.
Travel
- •1–5 trips per year.
Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.
We offer a full range of benefits and perks including
Ø Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Ø Telehealth services
Ø Well-Being Support Programs
Ø FSA and HSA available
Ø 401k
Ø Stock Purchase Plan
Ø Company Paid Life Insurance
Ø Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
Relocation Assistance Eligible
Yes
Work Shift
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Pay Range/Rate
$114,000.00 - $192,000.00
Yes Long-Term Incentive Plan
No
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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical