Utilities Manager - 1st Shift - Zeeland, MI

Job Details: Position Summary: This position is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and management of all plant utilities, and department personnel. Utilities include but are not limited to - Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration System, Plant Water Systems, Steam Generation Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Fire Protection Systems and HVAC Systems. This position will provide frontline supervision for all technicians over 4 shifts that are assigned to these areas. Determine work schedules, and priorities to ensure the facilities needs are met. This role is responsible for maintaining all OSHA and EPA regulations through our Process Safety Management program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Follow and Ensure Team Members adhere to all Safety and Food Safety policies and be able to correct/address deficiencies as needed. * Mechanical and Operational knowledge of plant utility systems including Ammonia, Steam, Compressed Air, Electrical, Fire protection, and Hot water systems. This knowledge should be adequate to effectively train other employees and provide troubleshooting assistance with the technicians. * Establish and maintain an efficient onboarding training program. * Training and developing all utility technicians for future development and knowledge as well as assisting technicians through the Dupont training system. * Demonstrate the ability to thoroughly use the current CMMS/SAP system for data entry, work management, and be capable of training other team members in the proper use of it. * Provide support for the technicians through preventative maintenance and repairs. * Responsibilities to include daily stretches and safety talks, huddle meeting presentations, supervisor rounds, provide team member support, and daily recap of downtime to management. * Lead or assist in completing plant audits, PM reviews, and follow up to completion. * Work interdepartmentally to ensure needs of the customer are met, develop, and maintain Win/Win partnerships. * As needed initiate orders for parts/materials and provide follow-up. * Assures adequate PM procedures/schedules to provide necessary support to assure proper equipment operation/repair/upkeep. * Manages/supervise his/her employees to assure acceptable employee productivity and job performance * Adhere to all applicable PSM/Safety/Environmental policies and procedures while demonstrating a proper safety attitude /awareness. * Have direct involvement and thorough understanding of the Process Safety Management program. (PSM) * As a member of the management staff is expected to project a positive attitude while handling himself/herself in a professional manner. * Maintains/ promotes open communications and positive working relationships with all depts throughout the facility. * Continuous improvement and development of the operations and personnel. * Recommend, develop, and implement process improvements projects. * Key member of overall facility Engineering & Maintenance organization. * Identify, evaluate, and recommend alternative maintenance support resources and services. Responsible for overall maintenance activities such a manner that maximum effectiveness is obtained for the proper maintenance of machinery within projected costs and schedules. * This position will play a key role in implementing change within the organization, both from the technology standpoint and a procedural one, in support of the company's goals and objectives while operating at the highest ethical standards. Education - Experience: Minimum education and experience required: * Prior experience of 5+ years in a mechanical/refrigeration related field along with an in-depth knowledge of ammonia refrigeration process/equipment and technologies. Have a thorough understanding of refrigeration theory/operations. Prefer experience within the food processing and packaging industry. Have successfully completed technical training in Industrial Refrigeration field or display the ability to achieve s