Plant Maintenance Leader - Refrigeration, PLCs & Safety

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

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.