Maintenance Manager - 1st Shift

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a high-performing maintenance operation ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant production.

You will drive maintenance strategies, supervise staff, ensure preventive and predictive maintenance, and manage vendor coordination while maintaining regulatory compliance across facilities. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering and 5+ years of related experience are required; travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, math, organizational and analytical skills.
• Requires travel to other facilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy maintenance programs to improve plant and equipment performance.
• Promote safety and demand it from the maintenance organization.
• Manage maintenance staff including hiring, training and development.
• Ensure preventative and predictive maintenance is performed and documented.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in projects.
• Oversee continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and long-term plans.
• Manage the maintenance management system.
• Coordinate work by outside vendors.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Lead a high performing maintenance operation that keeps plant production running safely, efficiently, and reliably. As a Maintenance Manager, you will drive maintenance strategies and execution for the facility, providing leadership, technical guidance, and oversight of maintenance projects, cost optimization, and process improvements. You will play a critical role in enhancing equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance spending, and supporting continuous improvement while ensuring the facility and its systems operate at peak performance.

The salary range for this position is $101,000- $151,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy maintenance and store improvement programs and projects that improve the plant and equipment performance.
• Promote safety and demand it from the maintenance organization.
• Manage the maintenance staff to include hiring, training and developing the staff to meet the needs of the department.
• Ensure preventative and predictive maintenance is completed and records are maintained on all assets.
• Ensure maintenance projects comply with all local, state and federal safety and environmental requirements and regulations.
• Develop and oversee the continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes and executing long-term plans.
• Manage the maintenance management system.
• Coordinate work performed by outside vendors.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or related discipline. In lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have an understanding of maintenance management systems and processes, preventative and predictive maintenance, manufacturing technologies and standard software applications.
• Requires strong communication, math, organizational and analytical skills.
• Must be able to travel to other facilities.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.