Senior Supervisor - Refrigeration (1st Shift) – Vernon Prepared Plant

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

Highly recommend attaching a resume in a Word or PDF format when applying

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division.

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATION ASSISTANCE! 

Shift: 1st  

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Saturday and Sundays as‑needed to support operations. Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.

Hours: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM/end of shift (flex as needed)

SUMMARY: This facility is part of our Prepared Foods business unit. The Senior Refrigeration Supervisor will be for leading and supporting the operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of critical utility and refrigeration systems to ensure continuous plant operations, food safety, employee safety, and product quality. Oversees the Roundsman crew, manages Process Safety Management (PSM) and refrigeration programs, and collaborates with maintenance, HACCP, USDA, and plant leadership teams to maintain operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain boilers, air compressors, and refrigeration equipment to minimize downtime, prevent unsafe conditions, and ensure compliance with USDA and food safety standards.
• Supervise and manage the Roundsman crew, providing guidance, direction, and accountability for daily operations and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety policies, food safety programs, and Tyson corporate Process Safety Management (PSM) standards.
• Drive labor efficiency and effectiveness through effective workforce planning and resource utilization.
• Manage refrigeration systems to optimize efficiency, temperature control, shrink reduction, product quality, yields, ergonomics, workers' compensation performance, and overall plant profitability.
• Prioritize, schedule, and coordinate work assignments for the Roundsman crew in partnership with maintenance planners.
• Verify annual equipment license renewals and ensure all required operating certificates remain current and compliant.
• Participate in plant maintenance activities and support HACCP, USDA, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Ensure all equipment repairs and maintenance activities meet established food safety requirements and guidelines.
• Assist TCCS with Process Safety Management (PSM) and refrigeration programs as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to equipment, compliance, certifications, and maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, safety, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; post-high school education desirable (special training, certification, vocational school, military training, college classes).
Experience: 5 years of industrial refrigeration maintenance experience.

Computer Skills: Competent in Windows-based software; ability to correspond via email, enter data into templates, create simple queries.
Communication Skills: Must communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and reading comprehension.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage hourly team members maintaining the engine room, boilers, and refrigeration system.
Special Skills: Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems; highly organized with strong time management and archiving skills. General mechanical skills, ammonia refrigeration, electrical (230–480V 3ph, 4160V, 110V control voltage), hydraulics, pneumatics, boiler operations, water treatment, plumbing. Fabrication and welding skills a plus. General knowledge of MMS helpful.

Travel: 1–5 trips/year for training and seminars.

Position Specific Requirements:

• Highly recommend attaching a resume in a Word or .pdf format when applying
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Internal disqualifiers are the following:

• Must not have 4 or more attendance points (on application date)
• No written warning in the past six (6) months
• No suspension on record for the last 12 months

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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