Maintenance Supervisor - Veteran Pathway

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Your military leadership is valued. Your technical experience is respected.

We are actively hiring a Maintenance Supervisor and strongly encourage U.S. military veterans to apply. If you have experience leading teams,maintaining equipment readiness, enforcing safety standards, or troubleshooting mechanical systems, your background aligns well with this opportunity.

This role has beendesignatedas a Veteran Priority posting in accordance with Tyson Foods’ Veteran employment program. While open to all qualified applicants, candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive priority consideration through an expedited review via our Veteran recruiting pathway. Please visitour

Veteran Landing Page to learn more.

This requisition also serves as an active Veteran talent pipeline , allowing our recruiting team to proactively connect with Veterans whose skills align to current and future opportunities.

• Lead, direct, and supervise a team of maintenance techniciansin accordance with company policies and applicable regulations

• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and equipment repair schedules

• Monitor and reduce machine downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repairs

• Diagnoseandassistwith resolution of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC-related issues

• Promote and enforce a "Safety First" culture across the maintenance team

• Ensure compliance with SQF, GMP, and food safety standards

• Assistin training, evaluating, and developing maintenance employees

• Partner with production and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintainaccuratemaintenance records and documentation

• Performadditionalduties asrequiredto support business operations

• Food manufacturing plant environment

• Exposure to temperature variations depending on production areas

• Use of industrial equipment and maintenance tools

• Weekend and off-shift work may berequiredbased on operational needs

Military experience may be considered in place of civilian maintenance leadership experience requirements outlined below. Veterans with backgrounds in equipment maintenance, mechanical systems, operations leadership, or facilities management often align well with this role.

• Maintenance leadership or platoon/section supervision

• Equipment readiness and preventive maintenance programs

• Mechanical, electrical, or facilities maintenance roles

• Safety enforcement, compliance, and operational leadership

• Army: 91B (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic), 91X / 91Z (Maintenance Leadership), 12R (Interior Electrician), 11Z (Senior Enlisted Leadership)

• Air Force: 2A6X6 / 2A7X3 (Aircraft Maintenance & Electrical Systems), 2A (Aircraft Maintenance career fields), 3E (Civil Engineering / Facilities & Operations)

• Navy: MM (Machinist’s Mate), ET (Electronics Technician), EM / GSM (Electrical & Mechanical Operations)

• Marine Corps: 1141 (Electrician), 2111 (Repair/Technical Maintenance), 21XX maintenance and engineering roles, 13XX engineering and utilities fields

• Coast Guard: MK (Machinery Technician)

• Education: Associate’s degree or technical program certificate;
  OR 5+ years of related experience and training;
  OR equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as a maintenance lead or supervisor with direct reports.
  
  Proven experience directing, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC systems.
  
  Experience developing andmaintainingpreventative maintenance programs.

• Communication: Ability to clearly communicate ideas…