Plant Maintenance Supervisor — Lead in Fast-Paced Food Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities at our Enterprise, AL facility. You will lead a team responsible for repair, preventive maintenance, and reliability of plant equipment and utilities.

The role requires at least 3 years in poultry or food manufacturing, strong leadership, PLC/electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical skills. You’ll plan schedules, improve preventive programs, and support safety and efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in poultry or food manufacturing.
• Experience with processing equipment and industrial maintenance systems.
• Ability to supervise a maintenance team and coordinate schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to support procurement of tools and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance team for repair, installation, and upkeep of plant equipment and utility systems.
• Plan, assign, and monitor work schedules to ensure timely maintenance.
• Maintain production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure safety standards.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for reliability.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and mentor technicians.
• Support facility improvements and procurement of tools and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Basic computer skills

Haz-Mat awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Refrigeration knowledge

PLCs/electrical systems

Plumbing

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical systems

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities at our Enterprise, AL facility. You will lead a team responsible for repair, preventive maintenance, and reliability of plant equipment and utilities.

The role requires at least 3 years in poultry or food manufacturing, strong leadership, PLC/electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical skills. You’ll plan schedules, improve preventive programs, and support safety and efficiency initiatives.