Facilities Supervisor

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Strategically located along Highway 99, our Fresno facility produces bulk butter, processed fluids, and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay
and
incentive programs
designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits
,
generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
,
retirement plans
designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your
personal well-being and professional growth
, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

This position will be responsible for supervising the continuous operation, maintenance, and repair of all critical utility systems and associated facility equipment, ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, and regulatory compliance within the manufacturing facility.

• Oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and quality standards of all potable and process water distribution systems, including water treatment equipment (softeners, filters, and chemical injection systems).
• Supervise the operation and collection of wastewater treatment systems; ensure routine testing is completed accurately to guarantee strict compliance with environmental discharge regulations.
• Direct the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of boilers, steam generators, piping, condensate return systems, and steam traps.
• Manage the troubleshooting and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems; partner closely with the Safety department on the Aqueous Ammonia Process Safety Management (APSM) program to meet all regulatory mandates.
• Coordinate the servicing, preventative maintenance, and repair of air compressors, dryers, and compressed air distribution networks.
• Lead the team responsible for general facility upkeep, including HVAC systems, lighting, plumbing, building fabric, and basic electrical distribution troubleshooting.
• Monitor plant operations via Building Management Systems (BMS) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, ensuring technicians respond promptly to alarms or system variances.
• Maintaining accurate logs and records of all maintenance work, chemical inventories, and utility readings.
• Ensure the team maintains accurate logs and records regarding maintenance activities, chemical inventories, and utility readings for regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, PSM/RMP).
• Supervise facility technicians, assign work orders, manage external contractors, and perform other supervisory duties as assigned to support plant operations.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position will oversee the utility operator/s.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated experience with the operation and maintenance of at least three of the following critical systems: boilers/steam, ammonia refrigeration, water treatment, or wastewater systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Proficient in using hand and power tools, and interpreting schematics and P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Thorough understanding of safety protocols, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), confined space entry, hot work, and proper handling of…