Maintenance Supervisor 3rd Shift

Pilgrim's; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift at the Timberville, VA facility. The role focuses on supervising maintenance activities to keep plant equipment and utility systems running reliably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead a maintenance team, plan schedules, and drive preventive maintenance while ensuring safety and adherence to operating standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in poultry or food manufacturing.
• Experience with processing equipment and industrial maintenance systems.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration, PLCs/electrical systems, plumbing, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; basic computer skills; ability to support maintenance systems; Haz-Mat qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance team responsible for repair, installation, and upkeep of plant equipment, facilities, and utility systems.
• Plan, assign, and monitor work schedules to ensure timely and effective completion of maintenance activities.
• Maintain production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure consistent execution and equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and support team members in problem-solving and technical development.
• Support facility improvements and manage procurement of tools, equipment, and supplies to drive efficient operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Refrigeration

PLCs/electrical

Plumbing

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Maintenance software

Haz-Mat trained

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION

BROADWAY COMPLEX JOB POSTING

Timberville, VA 22853

Maintenance Supervisor 3rd Shift

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

Pilgrim’s is looking for a Maintenance Superintendent to supervise and coordinate maintenance activities across the facility. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, reliable utility systems, and efficient facility operations while leading maintenance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise maintenance team responsible for repair, installation, and upkeep of plant equipment, facilities, and utility systems.
• Plan, assign, and monitor work schedules to ensure timely and effective completion of maintenance activities.
• Maintain production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure consistent execution and equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and support team members in problem-solving and technical development.
• Support facility improvements and manage procurement of tools, equipment, and supplies to drive efficient operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in poultry or food manufacturing. Experience with processing equipment and industrial maintenance systems;
• Skills: Working knowledge of refrigeration, PLCs/electrical systems, proficiency in plumbing, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems, strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, basic computer skills and ability to support maintenance systems, and ability to become Haz-Mat team qualified.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends; 8:00 pm-5:00 am
• 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 of $69,135 to $83,999;
• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s tri-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 vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

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

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance:

Pilgrim's does 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 Pilgrim's 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 Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.