Head of Maintenance - Protein Conversion & Pet Food

Pilgrim's; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 149,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Annual bonus eligibility

Career development

Better futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Director of Maintenance for the Protein Conversion & Pet Food segment. This role leads maintenance across a nine-location footprint in the South, including wastewater, rendering and steam generation operations. Remote relocation to a facility may be required to align with business needs.

The position emphasizes capital project leadership, safety, and continuous improvement, with a base salary range and incentive opportunities described in the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience in poultry processing and/or food manufacturing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel 50–75%.
• Willing to live near or relocate to one of the facilities in this BU.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Implements and enforces Company safety policy.
• Process Management: Manages and drives the maintenance process across the business unit, ensuring all procedures are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Team Building: Builds strong maintenance teams, fosters collaboration and ensuring team members are well-trained and motivated.
• Corporate Goals Support: Aligns maintenance activities with corporate goals, ensuring that maintenance efforts contribute to the overall success of the organization.
• Process Execution and Measurement: Oversees the execution of maintenance processes and measures their effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement.
• Budget Management: Manages the maintenance budget process, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.
• Coaching and Development: Coaches maintenance managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring they have the skills needed to lead their teams effectively.
• Intermediary Role: Acts as an intermediary between complex management and business unit leadership, ensuring clear communication and alignment of maintenance goals with business objectives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Troubleshooting

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Director of Maintenance for the Protein Conversion & Pet Food segment. This role leads maintenance across a nine-location footprint in the South, including wastewater, rendering and steam generation operations. Remote relocation to a facility may be required to align with business needs.

The position emphasizes capital project leadership, safety, and continuous improvement, with a base salary range and incentive opportunities described in the benefits package.