Maintenance Manager in Training

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

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About The Position

The Maintenance Manager in Training (MMIT) role is a two-year training program for individuals with industrial maintenance superintendent or supervisor experience. It develops the skills needed to become a maintenance manager at Pilgrim’s and uses the Pilgrim’s Maintenance Pillar Process. Successful candidates contribute to their career advancement and organizational goals by demonstrating leadership and supporting the company’s core values.

The position focuses on preventive maintenance, maintenance-team training, CMMS education, performance tracking, budgeting, and equipment reliability. It also involves working with engineering, plant maintenance teams, equipment suppliers, the Maintenance Director, and safety and quality assurance partners. The role requires 50%–75% travel, including overnight stays of one to four days, the ability to work independently, and willingness to relocate if required.

Pilgrim’s is a global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide, operating protein-processing and prepared-food facilities in multiple regions. The company describes its vision as becoming the best and most respected company in its industry while creating opportunities for a better future for team members.

Requirements

• Two to five years of supervisory experience in maintenance operations.
• Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated record of effectively managing teams.
• Ability to travel 50%–75% of the time, including overnight stays of one to four days.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate Pilgrim’s values.
• Ability to traverse processing areas and equipment.
• Willingness to relocate if required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred, or completion of a related vocational/technical specialty certification or licensure program. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Implement a preventive maintenance program in collaboration with engineering, plant maintenance staff, and equipment suppliers.
• Work with the Maintenance Director to train team members on enhancements to the Pilgrim’s Maintenance Pillar and develop materials explaining expectations, procedures, and tools.
• Use software and technology to improve processes, data capture, and maintenance spending and reliability analysis.
• Provide Maintenance Pillar and CMMS education and training to plant maintenance teams to improve work performance and equipment reliability.
• Develop skills in tracking maintenance department performance.
• Learn maintenance budgeting methods and assist facilities during the budgeting process.
• Analyze and compare maintenance expenditures across plants to identify and share best practices for equipment upkeep and performance improvement.
• Develop master preventive-maintenance templates, content, and optimal spending plans for critical equipment.
• Serve as a company expert on CMMS functionality and procedures.
• Liaise with safety and quality assurance teams to ensure maintenance processes support people and food safety initiatives.
• Complete projects and activities assigned by the Maintenance Director.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range of $90,005.00–$109,356.30.
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan; bonus amounts vary and are subject to the program’s standard terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree