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Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Tyson Foods · Caseyville, IL · $70,000–$118,000 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the largest maintenance team you've led. How would you lead 15 technicians on second shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience managing a crew this size and a plan to earn their trust.

Tell me about a time you trained a technician who was struggling. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they develop people instead of just replacing them.

How do you promote a Safety First culture so it's real and not just a slogan?

What they are checking: Whether they model safety and hold people accountable consistently.

Tell me about a time you had to tell your manager about a problem you caused or missed.

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes and communicate them quickly up the chain.

What would you do

A line is down and your technicians can't find the problem. How do you step in?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and PLC issues themselves and guide the team.

One of your best technicians keeps skipping lockout steps to save time. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce safety with their strongest people, not just new ones.

Production and maintenance often disagree about downtime for repairs. How do you work with the production supervisor?

What they are checking: Whether they can negotiate maintenance windows while keeping a good relationship.

About the work

How do you measure machine downtime, and what have you done to reduce it?

What they are checking: Whether they use data to find repeat failures and attack the biggest causes.

How would you build or improve a preventive maintenance program for a plant?

What they are checking: Whether they can set PM frequencies, track compliance and adjust based on failure history.

What do SQF and GMP mean for your maintenance team's daily work?

What they are checking: Whether they can make sure technicians follow food safety rules during repairs.

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The full job description

As published by Tyson Foods.

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. 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: 3 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 Sponsorship is not available. Must reside in the United States. 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: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America) Pay Range/Rate: $70,000.00 - $118,000.00 Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan: Yes Long-Term Incentive Plan: No Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here .

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