Maintenance Supervisor

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

M1

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Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing all operational and maintenance activities including corrective maintenance (CM), preventative maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) for various Computer/PLC controlled production equipment including but not limited to scales, dumpers, mixers, cookers, chillers, slicers, tray formers, case formers, conveyors, robots, palletizers, pallet wrappers and ancillary compressed air, water, steam, gas, electrical, pumping and control systems.

This position reports to the Engineering/Maintenance Manager and directs a staff of Maintenance Technicians working in a state-of-the-art; team based, and highly automated meat processing facility located in North Richland Hills TX. The keys to success in the position are to utilize technical and leadership skills, and advanced maintenance systems and techniques to direct the safe and efficient operation of all production and ancillary equipment while developing all direct reports. All activities in this area of accountability must comply with Hillshire Brands, OSHA, EPA and other state and local regulations

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement effective procedures utilizing total productive maintenance (TPM) strategies for the production and ancillary equipment ensuring asset reliability where all equipment, machinery and systems are in an “up and running” state at all times

• Works cooperatively with the Engineering Manager and operational customers to develop “best practices” for maintenance activities

• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan, schedule and document all maintenance activities

• Work cooperatively with the Maintenance Planner to develop and execute maintenance plans

• Schedule and direct the daily activities of production maintenance staff to ensure completion of assigned, planned and unplanned work

• Work with Engineering/Maintenance Manager to continually improve systems, equipment and human resources

• Understands the internal and external customers for this position and strives to always provide 100% satisfaction

• Oversee the maintenance of all business-critical records, documents and blueprints for maintenance assets as well as all associated documentation relating to all production equipment and ancillary systems

• Adheres to maintenance budget related to the assigned areas

• Ensures all maintenance related projects and work are following standards set by USDA, OSHA, SQF, EPA, PSM, HAACP and any additional governing agencies by which we manage our business

• Drive a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement, positive morale and exceptional levels of customer service

• Consistently demonstrate by example Hillshire Brands leadership behaviors focusing on how we accomplish, in addition to what results we accomplish

• Annually work with the Engineering/Maintenance Manager and Human Resources to set stretch performance goals and developmental objectives for self and all direct reports

• Provide formal and informal support and coaching to direct reports as needed to improve performance and/or generate opportunities for further growth and development

• Never compromise on safety and hold direct reports accountable for all plant and individual goals

• Maintain awareness of, and compliance with, all applicable Hillshire Brands policies

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent

• Exceptional leadership qualities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• 5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance. Prior leadership experience is a plus

• Advanced knowledge of highly automated production equipment systems

• Solid understanding of compressed air systems

• Solid understanding of 3 phase industrial power systems

• Solid understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems and motor control systems

• Ability to read and comprehend Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

• Understanding NFPA 70E (Arc Flash) requirements

• Solid understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) pillars and implementation strategies

• Computer literacy as well as CMMS experience

• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Ability to communicate with all levels of the facility and organization

• Ability to be resourceful, demonstrate business acumen, creative thinking skills and be able to act as a decision maker

Preferred Skills, but NOT Required:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in technical discipline

• Experience programming PLC, HMI and Servo Motor systems

• Experience with implementation of a TPM culture change initiative

• Experience with Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) equipment

• Experience implementing and utilizing modern Preventative Maintenance (PdM) tools and techniques

• Food processing experience including USDA governance

• Experience working in an environment in complete compliance with NFPA 70E (Arc Flash) requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to repeatedly stack 40lb. boxes to proper pallet height.

• Be able to bend, twist and stand for long periods of time.

Work Shift:

D Shift (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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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