Maintenance Supervisor

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

10d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor supervises and coordinates skilled trade workers who maintain and repair equipment, structures, utility systems, buildings, and grounds at a protein conversion/pet food facility. The role helps maintain production equipment to organizational standards while minimizing equipment downtime, and supports construction and modification projects involving facility buildings and systems.

The supervisor prepares schedules and work assignments, inspects completed work for compliance with blueprints, specifications, and standards, interprets and enforces company policies, and addresses work problems. The position also establishes preventive maintenance programs and procedures, requisitions tools and supplies, and administers training related to equipment operation, maintenance, and repair. Duties may include directing grounds maintenance and supervising custodial services.

The role typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of directly related experience, including experience in a poultry processing environment. Flexible hours or shifts may be needed. Pilgrim’s states that safety is a condition and that team-member safety comes first.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience.
• Must have experience in a poultry processing environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours or shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct workers performing major painting projects and structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and building furnishings.
• Supervise workers installing, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment.
• Supervise employees maintaining, repairing, and servicing plant equipment, buildings, and facilities.
• Direct work on building utility systems, including electrical wiring and controls, heating, and ventilating systems.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
• Prepare work schedules and assign work to subordinates.
• Interpret company policy to employees and enforce company policies and practices.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in solving them.
• Work on projects involving construction of new buildings and facilities and alteration or modification of existing ones.
• Maintain production equipment to organizational standards while ensuring minimum equipment downtime.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Administer training programs covering proper operations, preventive maintenance, and repair programs and procedures.
• May direct grounds maintenance activities, including mowing, trimming, weed removal, leaf and refuse disposal, and snow removal.
• May supervise custodial services.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s tri-annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to program terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting professional growth and career development.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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