Utilities Supervisor

Overview

The Utilities Supervisor will assist with all facility utility related activities to ensure maximum operational potential is realized for the entire plant operation. This includes duties across Maintenance Business Management, Maintenance Materials Inventory (MRO), Maintenance Recruit to Retire, Manufacturing Process Reliability and Equipment Reliability. Responsibilities cover budgeting, computerized maintenance management systems, preventive/predictive and corrective maintenance programs, and technical skills management of electrical, electronics, controls programming, mechanical systems, building infrastructure integrity, grounds keeping, and utility systems including boiler, ammonia refrigeration, and compressed air.

Assistance with the development, coordination and execution of maintenance related capital budget items in concert with engineering.

• Directs utilities personnel to ensure that all systems operate at their highest capability to meet required production schedules.
• Improves reliability, maintenance and processing methods to reduce cost and avoid loss of production because of equipment malfunction and/or failure time.
• Determines and documents equipment capabilities, safety and operational conditions in accordance with KHMS policies and routines.
• Develops preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment.
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Assists in maintaining departmental operating budget at a positive variance by effectively utilizing the workforce and equipment.
• Evaluates long-term needs in relation to major projects and factory improvements.
• Ensures that equipment and facility infrastructure is maintained in a safe and operable condition or arranges for replacement/upgrades.
• Establishes procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment.
• Assists with developing department employee relations by consistent communication of all information affecting them and through the conduct of monthly departmental meetings.
• Directs workers engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery with extended focus on adherence to Kraft Heinz and industry safety procedures.
• Assists and partners with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Kraft Heinz Management System, KHMS) including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.
• Provides supervision to the Utilities staff including performance management and employee development.
• Maintains continuous and close coordination with the Maintenance Manager, other Maintenance Supervisor(s), Plant Management Staff, and Human Resources.
• Tracks utility usage through City Utility meters as well as local meters and provides reports to various internal groups including ESG partners.
• Analyzes utility usage data to identify unfavorable trends and partners with plant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Act as primary contact with regulatory agencies (MDNR, City Inspectors, FM Global) to ensure periodic testing, audit requirements, training requirements, and deficiency resolutions are fulfilled.
• Partners with City Utilities of Springfield to ensure all utility needs are provided to the plant and serves as the primary point of contact for any utility disruptions including natural gas curtailment.
• Supports the EHS team with security, waste management, ERT, compliance audits, etc. as needed.
• Ensures site is compliant with all inspections related to utility and facility equipment including certified vessel inspections, boiler inspections, elevator inspections, and fire protection systems.
• Partners with key contractors to schedule preventative work as well as emergency support as needed.
• Manages facility landscaping requirements and snow removal.
• Participates in yearly quality audits (QRMP, FSSC, Compliance Audits, etc.) and assists in the development of procedures and corrective actions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-5 years of related leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Familiarity with maintenance management system operations.
• Experience implementing and maintaining TPM systems is strongly preferred.
• Previous PSM experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ESG and EHS requirements of manufacturing operations.
• ERT team member for the site.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include days, afternoons, midnights, and weekend work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Universal Freon License and Missouri Water Testing Certification.
• Willingness to attend and pass Garden City Ammonia Program trainings (Level 1 Industrial Refrigeration, Level 1 Boiler Operator, Process Safety Manager Certification) within the first 12 months.