Maintenance Manager

Pilgrim; Russellville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule: Mon–Fri

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Frozen Pet Food operation. You will direct and coordinate repair, maintenance, and installation activities in an industrial plant, ensuring continuous operations and adherence to safety standards.

You will lead preventive maintenance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage facilities, equipment and utility systems while developing teams and controlling budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of directly related maintenance leadership experience.
• Education: Engineering degree or a related technical certification; or 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, utilities systems and production equipment; ability to lead teams and drive performance in a manufacturing/industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, engineering, quality) to resolve issues and improve equipment and process efficiency.
• Oversee maintenance of facilities, production equipment, and utility systems to support continuous and safe operations.
• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance teams while ensuring compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance activities—repairs, installations, and equipment modifications—to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Manage departmental budgets and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Utilities systems

Production equipment

Team leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Technical associate degree

Maintenance leadership experience in lieu of degree

Job description

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager for our Frozen Pet Food side to direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisors, the activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, as well as the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems in an industrial plant environment. This role ensures continuous operations, optimal equipment performance, and adherence to safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, engineering, quality) to resolve issues and improve equipment and process efficiency.
• Oversee maintenance of facilities, production equipment, and utility systems to support continuous and safe operations.
• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance teams while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance activities—including repairs, installations, and equipment modifications—to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Manage departmental budgets and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure operational excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: Engineering degree, technical associate degree, or completion of a vocational/technical certification in a related field or 5 years of maintenance management experience in leu of degree ;
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of directly related maintenance leadership experience ;
• Skills: Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, utilities systems / production equipment, e xperience leading teams and driving performance in a manufacturing or industrial environment, ability to manage budgets, analyze data, and implement process improvements, strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range +/-based on experience
• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity