Cobb - Supervisor Maintenance, 1st Shift - Wadesboro Hatchery (Wadesboro, NC) at Tyson Foods

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Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance coordination, including:

• Leading and directing maintenance technicians
• Fostering a well-trained and motivated staff
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager in directing and coordinating maintenance policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Managing and overseeing the preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment
• Quickly assessing problems to minimize downtime of production

Individuals in this role 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability and experience to:

• Lead, direct, evaluate, and train a staff of maintenance technicians
• Measure, monitor, and reduce machine downtime
• Diagnose basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic (PLC) problems
• Direct/assist with repairs
• Promote a ‘Safety First’ culture amongst staff
• Develop and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for equipment and plant

Education: Associate degree or college program certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred

Experience: Five (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 at the intermediate level. Experience with SAP is a plus.

Position-Specific Requirements: Some weekend work required

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare:

• The jobsite is a bio-secure environment which requires onsite showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.  Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. 
• No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing.
• Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
• Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines. 

At Cobb Vantress, the health and wellness of our team members is a top priority. We’re committed to helping our people thrive both at work and in their personal lives, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Benefits begin on your first day of full-time employment, and all U.S.-based team members are also eligible from day one for select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees through accredited programs, schools, and universities.

Our benefits and perks include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Telehealth services

• Well-being support programs

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Company-paid life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Fully funded education opportunities

• Team member discount programs

When applying, we highly recommend submitting your resume in PDF or Word document format.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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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