Maintenance Manager

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

23d • $117,176 - $142,369

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisors, work involving the repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, as well as the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems. The role oversees a technical support staff that may include supervisors, technicians, and custodians, and coordinates outside technical and non-technical support services to help ensure efficient facility and equipment operations.

The position develops preventive maintenance programs, resolves maintenance problems with management and other departments, directs utility-system maintenance to support continuous operations, and plans and implements methods to improve operations and control costs. It also coordinates equipment fabrication or modification, prioritizes and schedules work, inspects equipment, trains and orients workers, and prepares and monitors the department budget.

Pilgrim’s lists a base salary range of $117,176.00 to $142,369.20 and eligibility to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days; paid sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays; a 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service; and learning and development opportunities. New team members are subject to drug, alcohol, and background checks after offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Work with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend improvements to equipment operations and conditions.
• Direct utility-system maintenance to provide the heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• Direct worker training and orientation to improve performance and explain company policies and procedures.
• Oversee efficient operation of facilities and equipment and care of grounds and support equipment, using technical support staff and outside support services as needed.
• Plan, develop, and implement methods and procedures to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and make better use of labor and materials.
• Coordinate workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Review job orders to establish work priorities.
• Schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to support continuous production operations.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for compliance with operational standards.
• Prepare the department budget and monitor expenditures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision 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.
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; bonus amounts vary and are subject to program terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities through learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

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