Maintenance Manager II- Pine Bluff, AR

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

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Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

M2

Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective performance of equipment and processes within the Processing Maintenance and Refrigeration departments. This role oversees maintenance supervisors and team members, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures equipment reliability through effective planning, execution, and maintenance strategies.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams on equipment installations and modifications; troubleshooting complex technical issues; and managing highly automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics. The Maintenance Manager also supports maintenance training programs, budget planning and oversight, workforce scheduling, asset management, and operational decision-making while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support maintenance supervisors and maintenance personnel.
• Plan and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of processing and refrigeration equipment.
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams on equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, automation, and refrigeration issues.
• Manage and maintain highly automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.
• Coordinate and support maintenance training and development programs for team members.
• Assist in preparing and managing departmental budgets and capital projects.
• Oversee maintenance schedules and staffing to support production needs.
• Ensure necessary parts, tools, and assets are available and properly maintained.
• Provide data and recommendations to support business and operational decisions.
• Promote compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of maintenance supervisory or maintenance management experience.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Hydraulics
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Industrial automation
  • Preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and automated manufacturing systems preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to provide clear direction and manage multiple priorities.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities and drive accountability.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Responsible for directing maintenance supervisors and/or maintenance personnel performing related maintenance activities.

Travel

• Occasional travel required (approximately 1-5 trips annually).

Highly recommended: Please submit a resume in PDF or Word document format.

Work Shift:

1ST 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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