Maintenance Superintendent I

Pilgrim's • Nacogdoches, TX

6d • $90,005 - $109,356

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead and coordinate maintenance activities across a facility. The role ensures equipment reliability, supports production operations, and supervises maintenance team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The maintenance team supports production and facilities by maintaining equipment uptime, safe operations, and efficient maintenance execution.

The position supervises repair, installation, and upkeep of plant equipment, buildings, and utility systems; plans schedules and assigns work; and monitors performance to ensure maintenance activities are completed effectively and on time. It also involves inspecting and maintaining equipment for safety, quality, and operational compliance while minimizing downtime, developing preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting issues, supporting facility improvement projects, enforcing company policies, and coordinating procurement of tools, equipment, and supplies. Other duties may be assigned.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. The position offers a base salary range of $90,005–$109,356 and is eligible for the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan. Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days. Paid leave includes sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave. A 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule. Pilgrim’s also describes continuous learning and career-growth opportunities through learning and development programs, and mentions Better Futures.

Pilgrim’s has more than 62,000 team members worldwide and operates food processing and prepared foods facilities in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe. New team members undergo post-offer, pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background checks. Employment eligibility must be documented by the end of the third day of work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of directly related maintenance supervision experience.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration, PLCs, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in plumbing, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to support maintenance systems.
• Ability to become Haz-Mat team qualified.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a poultry processing or food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance team members performing repairs, installations, and upkeep of plant equipment, buildings, and utility systems.
• Plan work schedules, assign tasks, and monitor performance to ensure timely and effective completion of maintenance activities.
• Maintain and inspect equipment to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards while minimizing downtime.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs to support equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and help team members resolve problems and improve technical capability.
• Support facility improvement projects and enforce company policies.
• Coordinate procurement of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan.
• Continuous learning and career-growth opportunities through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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