Plant Utilities Manager

We are seeking a hands-on Plant Utilities Manager to maintain and repair boilers, refrigeration, compressed air, water, wastewater, HVAC, electrical systems, pumps, motors and piping. This is not a office-only position. The manager will supervise the utilities team while actively troubleshooting breakdowns and working alongside employees until equipment is safely operating again. Ideal candidate takes ownership of breakdowns, leads by example and is willing to roll up their sleeves to keep plant operating safely and efficiently.

• Maintains and repairs boilers, refrigeration, compressed air, water, wastewater, HVAC, electrical pumps, motors, and piping.
• Responds quickly to equipment failures and plant emergencies.
• Performs hands-on troubleshooting and repairs.
• Supervises and train utility and maintenance employees.
• Schedules preventive maintenance and required inspections.
• Coordinate repairs with production, sanitation, quality, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, food-safety and company requirements
• Participate in after-hours and emergency call in coverage.
• Must be flexible with work hours, including night, weekends, holidays and emergency call-ins when necessary
• Job description can change at anytime.

• Five (5) or more years of industrial utilities, facilities or maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, problem solving.
• Strong mechanical. electrical, plumbing, welding, refrigeration, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Working knowledge of boilers, ammonia refrigeration, compressed air, water systems, wastewater treatment, HVAC, pumps, motors, and electrical controls.
• Ability and willingness to perform physical repairs (not to simply direct others).
• Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to prioritize work and make sound decisions during plant emergencies.
• Basic computer skills and experience with management software preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or an associate degreeis preferred.
• Relevant boiler, refrigeration, wastewater, electrical, or HVAC licenses and certifications are strongly preferred.

• Prevent repeat failures by identifying and correcting the underlying cause.
• Communicate clearly with plant leadership regarding breakdowns, repair status, risks and future needs.

• Basic computer skills and experience with management software preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or an associate degreeis preferred.
• Relevant boiler, refrigeration, wastewater, electrical, or HVAC licenses and certifications are strongly preferred.
• Licensure: Incumbent must have a valid Driver’s License.

• Support SQF requirements by maintaining food safety plan and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and Kosher product requirements.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action and or Food Defense issues to the Food Safety and Quality Department.

• Safety is vitally important not only at our facility but also from a personal standpoint. Employees are responsible for understanding and following all safety procedures. Likewise, food safety is a key performance indicator. Understanding this, GMP and housekeeping procedures are to be followed as part of any job at our facility.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are…