Maintenance Superintendent

Pilgrim'sSumter, SC
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 utilizing a working knowledge of various systems to maintain plant equipment at an optimal level, inspecting completed work, preparing work schedules, making work assignments, interpreting and enforcing company policy, and resolving work problems. The role also involves working on projects related to the construction or alteration of buildings and facilities, maintaining production equipment to minimize downtime, requisitioning supplies, establishing preventive maintenance programs, and administering training programs. Additionally, the role may direct ground maintenance activities and 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

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 coverage
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Paid Time Off (sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays)
  • 401(k) company match
  • Incentive Pay (annual bonus plan)
  • Career Development (continuous learning opportunities and career growth focus)

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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