Maintenance Superintendent

Pilgrim; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Bonus potential

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor responsible for planning and coordinating the maintenance department, including sanitation of facilities and equipment. You will organize activities related to maintenance, supervise teams, and ensure reliable plant operations.

Educational requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. The role offers a competitive base salary and benefits, with opportunities for incentive pay and career development.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years ’ experience in poultry maintenance / food manufacturing experience.
• Must have experience with processing equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of refrigeration.
• Must have working knowledge of PLC's.
• Must have working knowledge of electrical systems, both control and industrial wiring.
• Must be proficient in Pipe fitting/Plumbing, Welding, Shop Machinery, Sheet metal, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical Controls & instrumentation, Automatic Equipment Operation (setup, repair, and tear down).
• Must be capable of becoming Haz-Mat team qualified.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Must be highly motivated, self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Supervises workers engaged in major painting projects and structural repairs of buildings and utility systems.
• Supervises workers installing, servicing and repairing mechanical equipment and plant equipment.
• Uses knowledge of electrical systems, piping, plumbing, welding, hydraulics and pneumatics to maintain plant equipment.
• Prepares work schedules and assigns tasks to subordinates.
• Interprets and enforces company policy and practices.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists employees.
• Works on projects involving construction or alteration of buildings and facilities.
• Maintains production equipment per standards and manages downtime.
• Establishes preventive maintenance programs and training.
• May direct ground maintenance and custodial services.

Skills

Refrigeration

PLC knowledge

Electrical systems

Pipe fitting

Plumbing

Welding

Shop machinery

Sheet metal

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Instrumentation

Automatic equipment operation

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

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

SUMMARY:

Responsible for all maintenance planning, coordination of maintenance department at a Pilgrim’s facility and for organizing all activities related to the physical maintenance and sanitation of all company property and capital equipment.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises workers engaged in major painting projects, performing structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings, and maintaining and repairing building utility systems such as electrical wiring and controls, heating, and ventilating systems.
• Supervises workers engaged in installing, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment. Supervises employees who maintain, repair and service plant equipment, buildings, and facilities.
• Utilizes working knowledge of electrical systems, both control and industrial wiring, pip fitting, plumbing, welding, shop machinery, sheet metal, hydraulics, pne u matics, electrical controls and instrumentation to maintain plant equipment at optimal level. Utilizes knowledge of automatic equipment oper a tion, to include setup, repair and tear down, to maintain plant equipment at optimal levels. Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
• Prepares work schedules. Makes work assignments to subordinates.
• Interprets company policy to employees and enforces company policy and practices.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems.
• Works on projects involving the construction of new buildings and facilities and the alteration or modification of existing ones.
• Maintains production equipment in a manner that meets organization standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime. Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs and procedures. Administers training programs to ensure proper operations, preventive maintenance, and repair programs and procedures.
• May direct workers engaged in ground maintenance activities such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, raking and disposing of leaves and refuse, and snow removal. May supervise custodial services.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 4 years ’ experience in poultry maintenance / food manufacturing experience.
• Must have experience with processing equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of refrigeration.
• Must have working knowledge of PLC's.
• Must have working knowledge of electrical systems, both control and industrial wiring.
• Must be proficient in the following areas: Pipe fitting/Plumbing, Welding, Shop Machinery, Sheet metal, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical Controls & instrumentation, Automatic Equipment Operation (setup, repair, and tear down).
• Must be capable of becoming Haz-Mat team qualified.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Must be highly motivated, self-starter.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base Salary range of $102,696.00 - $ 124,776.00 +/- based on experience
• Incentive Pay: 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; and
• 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;

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

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JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.