Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Pilgrim's; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 117,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, 6

401(k) company match after first year

Bonus eligibility

Career development opportunities

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Manager to direct maintenance and installation activities for machines and equipment across the plant. The role leads a technical team and collaborates with engineering and quality control to optimize operations and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate has an engineering or technical background with at least five years of directly related experience, and will oversee preventive maintenance, budgeting, and safety compliance in a large production environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering or related degree required.
• Minimum 5 years DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
• DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be considered on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• Directs training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations and minimize operating costs.
• Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.

Skills

Maintenance management

Budgeting & cost control

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance planning

Education

Engineering Degree

Technical Associates Degree

Vocational/Technical certification

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Manager to direct maintenance and installation activities for machines and equipment across the plant. The role leads a technical team and collaborates with engineering and quality control to optimize operations and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate has an engineering or technical background with at least five years of directly related experience, and will oversee preventive maintenance, budgeting, and safety compliance in a large production environment.