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Supervisor Maintenance - 2nd Shift - Robards, KY

Tyson Foods

Robards, KYFull-timePosted 1w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
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Location
Robards, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Supervisor Maintenance coordinates plant maintenance and leads maintenance technicians, supporting the Maintenance Manager with policies and procedures. The role oversees preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, assesses problems to minimize production downtime, and ensures employees follow SQF and GMP practices. It requires five years of maintenance lead or supervisor experience with direct reports, along with the ability to direct, evaluate, and train technicians.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maintenance LeadershipStaff TrainingDowntime ReductionElectrical TroubleshootingMechanical TroubleshootingPneumatic TroubleshootingPlumbing TroubleshootingPLC TroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeSAP

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Certificate or 5+ Years Related Experience5 Years Maintenance Lead or Supervisor ExperienceDirect Reports ExperienceFood Manufacturing Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

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.

It is highly recommended that you attach a resume in PDF or Word format to your application. 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 5+ years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment. Experience: 5 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 Requirements: Some weekend work required 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: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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How this job compares

Set against the 584 open Maintenance Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$80–107K/yr207 salary ranges
  • US median$30–35/hr89 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 584 open Maintenance Supervisor jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Maintenance Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (442 postings).
Education
37 of the 584 open Maintenance Supervisor jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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