Manager, Facilities & Utilities

Responsibilities

• Coaching and development of the Utilities Team including setting objectives/master planning, performance appraisals, career development/succession planning, and ongoing performance management
• Support and help lead the McCalla Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Programs
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements across facilities/utilities systems
• Provide technical leadership and direction to successfully deliver operational initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Own, maintain, and execute the facilities/utilities master plan
• Help deliver plant sustainability goals (energy, water, and waste reduction)
• Help train and develop facilities/utilities system owners
• Work with plant Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Emergency Management System (EMS) owners to provide the Facility/Security BCP/EMS leadership and communication
• Oversee the planning and execution of utilities maintenance activities
• Drive continuous improvements by eliminating utilities-related downtime (boilers, HVAC, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration, glycol systems, wastewater, bakery ovens, etc.)
• Coach and mentor technicians and work closely with technical and operations teams to deliver results
• Use plant CMMS for all maintenance planning and scheduling
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
• At least 7 years of engineering experience is preferred
• Previous experience in utilities and/or process controls technologies is required
• At least 2 years of experience supporting operations in a manufacturing facility is required

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the food industry is preferred
• Direct the efforts of a team including engaging team members and enabling the team’s success
• Prioritize and communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
• Proven people/organizational development skills are required
• Work effectively with individuals and teams across the organization
• Define a problem statement, identify root cause, and develop/implement systemic corrective actions
• Strong technical background (Controls, HVAC, Mechanical, etc.)
• Problem solving and trouble-shooting capability
• Solid inter-personal skills