Supervisor - Utility and Wastewater; Maintenance

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.

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Freshpet is currently looking to hire a Facilities and Utilities Supervisor with an outstanding knowledge of facilities, utilities, and wastewater systems. A Facilities and Utilities Supervisor is expected to have fantastic organizational and time management skills. You will display natural leadership and possess communication skills with a great eye for attention to detail.

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the facility mechanics, utility technicians, wastewater operators and outside contractors as required to ensure completion of tasks in a timely and quality manner.
• Responsible for overseeing operations, maintenance, and scheduling of the following systems: refrigeration (NH3 and HVAC), compressed air, steam, and water along with wastewater treatment.
• Supervises any urgent or breakdown of jobs as required to keep equipment running and minimize downtime.
• Schedules and supervises the work as arranged through the Maintenance Planner to maintain equipment to support operational requirements for Freshpet and Chicken Processing utilities and wastewater.
• Coordinates with the Planner communicating anticipated jobs and provides input when stores stocks need to be increased or altered, for upcoming jobs to maintain maintenance schedules.
• Provides development of direct reports and motivates staff resulting in a reliable and competent work force. Provides technical assistance to department team members toward expedient problem resolution.
• Determines appropriate training for employees and by evaluating their skills, abilities, safety practices and behavior to maintain the necessary skills to perform their jobs.
• Plans the schedules of the staff including assigning work, training, vacation, and overtime as required.
• Ensure the application of the plant’s rules, policies, and health & safety protocols during operations and maintenance procedures to minimize injuries and lost time incidents.
• Continuously seek ways to improve the process and maintenance of the department through continuous improvements and 5S projects.
• Fully engaged as a member of the Process Safety Management (PSM) team and safety committee.
• Provide ongoing operational and maintenance support of facilities, utilities, and wastewater for all shifts.
• Must be willing to work weekends and after hours for supervision of emergency repairs as needed.
• Ensure that department tools and equipment are in good working condition and that adequate stocks of consumables are maintained to allow operational and maintenance activities to occur as scheduled.
• Willingness to provide coverage during off-shift hours and weekends as required.

• HS diploma and job specific vocational training desired.
• 8+ years of combined manufacturing, maintenance, and technical experience.
• 5+ years of ammonia refrigeration, steam, compressed air, water treatment operations and maintenance along with troubleshooting and emergency protocol experience.
• Certifications in areas of responsibility highly desired.
• Prior supervisory experience preferably working in the food and/or beverage industry.
• Ability to multi-task to lead technicians with or without direct authority.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical,…