Maintenance Superintendent

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all maintenance planning, coordination of the maintenance department at a Pilgrim’s facility and for organizing all activities related to the physical maintenance and sanitation of all company property and capital equipment. This role supervises workers engaged in major painting projects, performing structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings, and maintaining and repairing building utility systems such as electrical wiring and controls, heating, and ventilating systems. It also involves supervising workers engaged in installing, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment, as well as those who maintain, repair, and service plant equipment, buildings, and facilities. The position requires a working knowledge of various systems including electrical, pip fitting, plumbing, welding, shop machinery, sheet metal, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, and instrumentation to maintain plant equipment at an optimal level. Additionally, it involves understanding automatic equipment operation, including setup, repair, and tear down. The role includes inspecting completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards, preparing work schedules, making work assignments, interpreting and enforcing company policies, and analyzing and resolving work problems. Projects may involve the construction of new buildings and facilities or the alteration/modification of existing ones. A key aspect is maintaining production equipment to meet organizational standards and minimize downtime. The role also involves requisitioning tools, equipment, and supplies, establishing and maintaining preventive maintenance programs and procedures, and administering training programs. In some cases, the role may direct workers engaged in ground maintenance or supervise custodial services.

Requirements

• 4 years’ experience in poultry maintenance / food manufacturing experience.
• Experience with processing equipment.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration.
• Working knowledge of PLC's.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, both control and industrial wiring.
• Proficient in the following areas: Pipe fitting/Plumbing, Welding, Shop Machinery, Sheet metal, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical Controls & instrumentation, Automatic Equipment Operation (setup, repair, and tear down).
• Capable of becoming Haz-Mat team qualified.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Highly motivated, self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises workers engaged in major painting projects, performing structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings, and maintaining and repairing building utility systems such as electrical wiring and controls, heating, and ventilating systems.
• Supervises workers engaged in installing, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment.
• Supervises employees who maintain, repair and service plant equipment, buildings, and facilities.
• Utilizes working knowledge of electrical systems, both control and industrial wiring, pip fitting, plumbing, welding, shop machinery, sheet metal, hydraulics, pne u matics, electrical controls and instrumentation to maintain plant equipment at optimal level.
• Utilizes knowledge of automatic equipment oper a tion, to include setup, repair and tear down, to maintain plant equipment at optimal levels.
• Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
• Prepares work schedules.
• Makes work assignments to subordinates.
• Interprets company policy to employees and enforces company policy and practices.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems.
• Works on projects involving the construction of new buildings and facilities and the alteration or modification of existing ones.
• Maintains production equipment in a manner that meets organization standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Administers training programs to ensure proper operations, preventive maintenance, and repair programs and procedures.
• May direct workers engaged in ground maintenance activities such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, raking and disposing of leaves and refuse, and snow removal.
• May supervise custodial services.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base Salary range of $102,696.00 - $124,776.00
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED