Maintenance Manager in Training

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

18h

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager in Training (MMIT) role is a two-year training program for people with industrial maintenance superintendent or supervisor experience. The program develops the skills needed to become a maintenance manager within the company and uses the Pilgrim’s Maintenance Pillar Process. Successful candidates are expected to advance their careers, support organizational goals and practices, help build a strong workforce, and demonstrate the company’s values. The position involves extensive travel, independent work, and possible relocation. Candidates must be able to traverse processing areas and equipment.

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 1–4 days.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate Pilgrim’s values.
• Ability to traverse processing areas and equipment.
• Willingness and ability to relocate if required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Implement a preventive maintenance program in coordination 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 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 for 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 employee and food safety initiatives.
• Complete projects and activities assigned by the Maintenance Director.
• Travel 50%–75% of the time, including overnight stays of 1–4 days.
• Work independently and demonstrate Pilgrim’s values.
• Be able and willing to relocate if required.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Eligible 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 learning and development programs focused on professional and career growth.
• Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

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