Utilities Supervisor

Michael Foods Inc
US - Iowa - Winterset
October 22, 2024

Business Unit Overview:

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.

Location Description:
Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products. Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Utility Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of all utility systems within the food production plant. This includes ensuring the efficient and safe operation of boilers, refrigeration systems, HVAC, water supply and treatment, building and grounds, and other utility services. The Utility Supervisor will be responsible for work within the utility department and work closely with other departments to support production needs. This position has the responsibility to always comply with Safety work rules as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture, values, and principles.
Assume personal responsibility to adherence to plant safety, food safety, sanitation standards, and following all GMP guidelines.
Ability to conduct investigations, and report communications accurately of all incidents and work-related injuries.
Directly supervise a team of maintenance professionals.
Conducts timely and thorough performance management evaluations within the spirit of the program.
Proven ability to lead change in a cross-functional environment.
Go over all projects to pre plan a schedule and a budget summary, present to Maintenance Manager for approval.
Utility Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of utility technicians and maintenance staff.
- Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of all utility systems, including boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, air, building and grounds, and water treatment.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Monitor utility usage and implement strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce cost.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with utility systems in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
- Coordinate with production and other departments to ensure utility systems meet operational needs.
- Train and develop utility technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Planning and Scheduling Responsibilities:
- Update and Maintain SAP Database through planners.
- Ensure execution on Maintenance workflow process through partnership with maintenance supervisors and gate keepers.
- Assist with asset technical knowledge and SAP Master Data which includes Procedures, Specifications, BOM's, Drawings, etc.
- Involved in Facility Maintenance budget and capital planning process and is responsible for using maintenance and reliability principles to improve the facility costs and productivity.

Preventative and Predictive Program Responsibilities:
- Supplies input for Preventive Maintenance program optimization, and content.
- Executes the maintenance department Predictive Maintenance (Pd. M. ) Program, Precision Program which includes the verification of vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, and motor circuit analysis.
- Works with maintenance and operation teams to improve knowledgebase, techniques, and procedures supporting equipment reliability.
- Provide feedback and findings for root cause analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance to create an environment of continuous asset reliability improvement.
- Supply support for equipment upgrades, major restorations, obsolescence conversions, continuous improvement engineering solutions.
- Collaborate with other Maintenance & Reliability teams (internal and external) to share in benchmarking, best practices, etc.
Provide occasional off-hours critical equipment technical support in 24/7 operations.
Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
Participate in or facilitate plant audits as needed.
Participates as an active member of a plant safety element team.
Ability to travel for business duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

EDUCATION:

Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or significant experience in another related engineering/technical field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Plant Maintenance & Reliability Engineering or similar technical role
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional teams.
Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)
Demonstrated experience with industrial utility systems
Experience using root cau.

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