Maintenance Director - Pet Food​/Protein Conversion

Description

Director of Maintenance – Protein Conversion & Pet Food

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 ON E opening and the selected candidate can be located at Douglas, GA Rendering, Sumter, SC Rendering or Mt. Pleasant, TX Rendering/Pet Food.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 $ - $
• 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

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.

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages,…