Maintenance Manager

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

13h

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisors, the work of employees engaged in repairing, maintaining, and installing machines, tools, and equipment, as well as maintaining buildings, grounds, and utility systems. The role develops preventive maintenance programs, resolves maintenance problems with management, engineering, and quality control personnel, and oversees utility systems that supply the heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.

The manager leads a technical support staff that includes supervisors, technicians, and custodians; supports efficient facility and equipment operations; and arranges necessary external support services. The position improves methods and procedures to lower operating costs and make better use of labor and materials, coordinates fabrication or modification of equipment, prioritizes work orders, and schedules maintenance to support continuous production. It also inspects equipment for compliance with operating standards, trains workers, and prepares and monitors the department budget.

Pilgrim’s is a global food company with more than 62,000 team members and operations in multiple U.S. states and international locations. The company describes its vision as becoming the best and most respected company in its industry while creating opportunities for team members. New hires undergo drug, alcohol, and background checks after an offer and before starting work.

Requirements

• Typically requires an engineering degree, a technical associate degree, or completion of a related vocational/technical specialty certification or licensure program.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience.
• Directly related work experience may be substituted year for year in lieu of the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventive maintenance programs in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Work with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend improvements to machine and equipment operations and conditions.
• Direct maintenance of utility systems to ensure continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• Direct worker training and indoctrination to improve performance and explain company policies and procedures.
• Oversee technical support staff and outside services to maintain efficient facilities and equipment and care for grounds and support equipment.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures to improve operations, reduce operating costs, and make better use of labor and materials.
• Coordinate the fabrication or modification of machines, tools, or equipment for new or improved products.
• Review job orders and determine work priorities.
• Schedule equipment repair, maintenance, and installation to support continuous production operations.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for compliance with operational standards.
• Prepare the department budget and monitor expenditures.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begins 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.
• Annual bonus plan eligibility; bonus amounts vary and are subject to the incentive program’s standard terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career development programs.

What This Job Offers

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