Maintenance Director - Pet Food/Protein Conversion

Pilgrim's • $148K — $180K *
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455In-Person
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, not required.
  • 8-10 years of maintenance leadership experience in process execution.
  • Experience in poultry processing or food manufacturing.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask and travel 50%-75%.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and enforce company safety policy.
  • Manage and optimize maintenance processes for efficiency.
  • Build and train strong maintenance teams.
  • Align maintenance activities with corporate goals.
  • Oversee execution and measurement of maintenance effectiveness.
  • Manage budget for maintenance activities to ensure cost-effectiveness.
  • Coach maintenance managers for professional development.
  • Act as intermediary between management and business unit leadership.

Benefits

  • Vision, medical, and dental coverage start after 60 days of employment.
  • Paid time off for sick leave, vacation, and six holidays.
  • 401(k) with company match after one year of service.
  • Eligibility for annual bonus participation.
  • Career development opportunities through learning programs.
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Description

Director of Maintenance - Protein Conversion & Pet Food

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of Maintenance will direct, support and manage a team of maintenance personnel for our Protein Conversion and Pet Food Business Unit of over 9 locations spread across the South to include wastewater, rendering and steam generation operation. Directs and Leads capital expenditures, projects and facility expansions while maintaining production efficiencies within budgetary parameters. Drives continuous improvement within the maintenance organization. This person should live near or be willing to relocate to one of the facilities within this Business Unit.

***There is ONE opening and the selected candidate can be located at Douglas, GA Rendering, Sumter, SC Rendering or Mt. Pleasant, TX Rendering/Pet Food.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Safety: Implements and enforces Company safety policy.
  • Process Management: Manages and drives the maintenance process across the business unit, ensuring all procedures are executed efficiently and effectively.
  • Team Building: Builds strong maintenance teams, fosters collaboration and ensuring team members are well-trained and motivated.
  • Corporate Goals Support: Aligns maintenance activities with corporate goals, ensuring that maintenance efforts contribute to the overall success of the organization.
  • Process Execution and Measurement: Oversees the execution of maintenance processes and measures their effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Budget Management: Manages the maintenance budget process, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Coaching and Development: Coaches maintenance managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring they have the skills needed to lead their teams effectively.
  • Intermediary Role: Acts as an intermediary between complex management and business unit leadership, ensuring clear communication and alignment of maintenance goals with business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required.
  • 8-10 years of maintenance leadership experience, with a focus on process execution and measurement.
  • Experience in the poultry processing and/or food manufacturing
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Travel 50%-75%.
  • This person should live near or be willing to relocate to one of the facilities in this Business Unit.


Why Work for Pilgrim's?

  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Base Salary range of $148,818.00 - $180,813.60
  • Incentive Pay: 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; and
  • 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


About Pilgrim's

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Joining Pilgrim's global team offers a unique opportunity to advance a career in an environment where innovation, leadership, and diversity training are at the forefront of the industry. Pilgrim's, a leader in the food industry, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and sustainable practices.

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The culture at Pilgrim's is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion, where diversity is valued and every team member's contribution is recognized. Pilgrim's diversity training programs are designed to foster an inclusive workplace that promotes mutual respect and teamwork.

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