Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Plant Equipment & Safety

Pilgrim's; Moorefield (WV); On-site; USD 84,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Bonus program

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities across the facility and lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes equipment performance, reliable utility systems, and safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of maintenance experience in poultry or food manufacturing, with skills in refrigeration, PLCs, plumbing, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems, plus leadership and problem-solving

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Refrigeration

PLCs/Electrical systems

Plumbing

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Maintenance systems

Haz-Mat

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities across the facility and lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes equipment performance, reliable utility systems, and safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of maintenance experience in poultry or food manufacturing, with skills in refrigeration, PLCs, plumbing, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems, plus leadership and problem-solving