General Manager Utilities

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 – Freon Refrigeration Systems, Plant Water Systems, Plant Wastewater Treatment, Process Oil Heating 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 Freon Refrigeration, Steam, Compressed Air, Electrical, Fire protection, Wastewater Treatment, Process Oil 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 include daily stretches and safety talks, huddle meeting presentations, supervisor rounds, providing team member support, and daily recap of downtime management. 

•       Lead or assist in completing plant audits, PM reviews, and follow up to completion. 

•       Work interdepartmentally to ensure the needs of the customer are met, developed, 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 ensure 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 workin