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Maintenance Manager in Training

Pilgrim's
Mayfield, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Description

MaintenanceManager in Training - Protein Conversion/Pet Food

General Summary

MMIT position is a 2-year training program designed for individuals with industrial maintenance superintendent/supervisor experience, which focuses on equipping and developing the skills necessary to become a maintenance manager within the company. This program utilizes the Pilgrims Maintenance Pillar Process. ***This position will sit at one of the Pet Food/Protein Conversion facilities listed and travel to others.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Master implementing a preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering, plant maintenance staff and equipment suppliers.
  • Collaborate with the maintenance director to train team members on the ongoing enhancement of the Pilgrims Maintenance Pillar and develop materials to clearly convey expectations, procedures and tools.
  • Leverage various software and technologies to improve processes, data capture and spend/reliability analysis.
  • Provides Maintenance Pillar and CMMSeducation and training for plant maintenance teamsto improve work performance andequipment reliability.
  • Develop the skills to track maintenance department performance.
  • Apply learned maintenance budgeting methods to assist facilities during the budgeting process.
  • Analyze and compare maintenance expenditures across plants to identify and share best practices for equipment upkeep and performance improvement.
  • Develops master PM templates,contentand optimal spendfor critical equipment.
  • Serves as aPilgrims expert on CMMS functionality and procedures.
  • Serves as liaison with safety and QA, ensuring maintenance processes support our people and food safety initiatives.
  • Complete various projects and activities provided by the Maintenance Director.
  • Must be able to travel 50%-75% of time, with overnight stays of 1-4 days.
  • Must be able to work independently and exhibit Pilgrim values.
  • Must be able to traverse processing areas and equipment.
  • Must be able, and willing to relocate if required.

Education

Associate’s degree preferred, or completion of Vocational/Technical specialty certification/licensure program in a related field. Work experience will be considered in leu of degree.

Experience

Candidates must possess2-5 years of supervisory experiencein maintenance operations, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a proven record of managing teams effectively.

EOE, including disability/vets

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