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B-Shift Maintenance Supervisor-Storm Lake, Iowa

Tyson Foods · Storm Lake Plant - Storm Lake, IA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Storm Lake Plant - Storm Lake, IA. Foster a well-trained and motivated staff.

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

Against 56 other live reliability postings in Iowa.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 60%
  • ✓ PLC 46%
  • Welding 37%
  • Root cause 26%
  • TPM 21%

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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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 Storm Lake Plant - Storm Lake

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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: An associate degree, completion of a college certification program, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and training. A combination of education and experience within a food manufacturing environment is also acceptable.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience serving as a maintenance lead or supervisor with responsibility for managing direct reports. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians may be considered in place of formal education or specific experience requirements.

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

Requirements

Some weekend work required.

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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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.

About requisition

  • •Please submit a resume, resume is required for review.

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

B Shift (United States of America)

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