Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisors, the activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, as well as the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems in an industrial plant environment. This role ensures continuous operations, optimal equipment performance, and adherence to safety and operational standards. Responsibilities Lead and develop preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, engineering, quality) to resolve issues and improve equipment and process efficiency. Oversee maintenance of facilities, production equipment, and utility systems to support continuous and safe operations. Supervise, train, and develop maintenance teams while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and procedures. Plan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance activities- repairs, installations, and equipment modifications to minimize downtime and support production goals. Manage departmental budgets and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure operational excellence. Other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need Education: Engineering degree, technical associate degree, or completion of a vocational/technical certification in a related field or 5 years of maintenance management experience in leu of degree; Experience: Minimum of 5 years of directly related maintenance leadership experience; Skills: Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, utilities systems/production equipment, experience leading teams and driving performance in a manufacturing or industrial environment, ability to manage budgets, analyze data, and implement process improvements, strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Why Work for Pilgrim’s? Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends; 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; Base salary range of 102,696 +/- based on experience Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s 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; and Better Futures The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. About us: 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. Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity EOE, including disability/vets Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral. #J-18808-Ljbffr JBS Foods