About This Role
The Maintenance Supervisor oversees and coordinates maintenance activities across the facility, ensuring optimal equipment performance, reliable utility systems, and efficient facility operations. This role involves leading maintenance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a focus on safety.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the maintenance team responsible for the repair, installation, and upkeep of plant equipment, facilities, and utility systems
- Plan, assign, and monitor work schedules to ensure timely and effective completion of maintenance activities
- Maintain production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure consistent execution and equipment reliability
- Troubleshoot maintenance issues and support team members in problem-solving and technical development
- Support facility improvements and manage procurement of tools, equipment, and supplies to drive efficient operations
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in poultry or food manufacturing
- Experience with processing equipment and industrial maintenance systems
- Working knowledge of refrigeration, PLCs/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
Benefits
- Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave
- 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
- Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s tri-annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
- 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
- Better Futures
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday — Friday with every other weekend
About the Company
Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
