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Maintenance Supervisor (3rd Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

Tyson Foods · St Joseph Plant - St Joseph, MO

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Reliability
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in St Joseph Plant - St Joseph, MO. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

They ask for
3+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
FDA / GMP, PLC, SAP
Day to day
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How this role compares

Against 46 other live reliability postings in Missouri.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 64%
  • ✓ PLC 55%
  • Welding 36%
  • EHS / safety 26%

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It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Tyson Foods in St Joseph Plant - St Joseph

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Lead and direct maintenance technicians, fostering a well-trained and motivated team.
  • ◆Assist the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
  • ◆Manage and oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.
  • ◆Quickly assess problems to minimize production downtime.
  • ◆Maintain knowledge of SQF Quality Management policies and procedures along with GMP practices.
  • ◆Ensure all maintenance staff understand and follow company policies and procedures.

Experience and Education

  • ✓Experience: 3+ years as a maintenance technician or closely related role. Experience in directing, evaluating and training maintenance technicians preferred.
  • ✓Education: Associate’s degree or relevant college certificate in a related field is preferred, along with hands-on experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

  • ✓Availability for some weekend work as needed.

Position Specific

Requirements

  • ✓Highly recommend attaching a resume in a Word or PDF format when applying
  • ✓Must reside in the United States to be considered.
  • ✓Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

Highly recommend attaching a resume in a Word or PDF format when applying

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division.

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATION ASSISTANCE !

Shift: 3rd

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, weekends and overtime as‑needed to support operations. Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.

Hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM/end of shift (flex as needed).

SUMMARY : As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a critical role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Communication Skills

  • •Proficient in verbal communication, with the ability to listen, understand, and articulate ideas effectively.
  • •Strong written communication skills for clear expression and comprehension of ideas and concepts.

Computer Skills

  • •Basic PLC experience required.
  • •Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SAP is a plus.

and Skills

  • •Leadership and Technical Skills: Ability and experience in leading, directing, evaluating, and training a team of maintenance technicians. Skilled in measuring, monitoring, and reducing machine downtime, and diagnosing basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) issues, with the capacity to direct or assist in repairs.
  • •Preventive Maintenance and Safety: Capable of promoting a “Safety First” culture among staff and developing/maintaining an effective preventive maintenance program for equipment and plant.

Additional

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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