Maintenance superintendent

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Pilgrim’s is looking for a Maintenance Superintendent to lead and coordinate maintenance activities across the facility. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, supporting production operations, and supervising maintenance team members in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The maintenance team supports production and facilities by ensuring equipment uptime, safe operations, and efficient maintenance execution. Responsibilities Supervise maintenance team members performing repair, installation, 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 support team members in resolving problems and improving technical capability. Support facility improvement projects, enforce company policies, and coordinate procurement of tools, equipment, and supplies. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience: Minimum 3 years of directly related maintenance supervision experience; experience in poultry processing or food manufacturing environment preferred. Skills: 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, and ability to become Haz‑Mat team qualified. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr