UTILITIES SUPERVISOR
Company: Michael Foods Inc.
Location: Ankeny
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
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
roleDemonstrated ability to lead multi-functional teams.Experience
with Process Safety Management (PSM)Demonstrated experience with
industrial utility systemsExperience using root cause analysis, and
predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis,
infrared, acoustic emissions, tribology, etc.Strong mechanical
aptitude and understanding of mechanical equipment and systems
(e.g. pumps, fans, dryers, bearings, seals, etc.)PRFERRED
- Experience in Continuous Industrial
Processing and Equipment is preferred over discrete
manufacturing.Knowledgeable in the use of SAP Maintenance or
another EAM/CMMS.Experience implementing TPM/Lean based continuous
improvement in manufacturing environment.Knowledge of industrial
environmental requirementsLANGUAGE SKILLS:Good oral/written
communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write and
comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in both one-on-one and
group situations. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add, subtract
two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money
and weight measurements, volume and distances. REASONING
ABILITY:
- Strong negotiation skills and conflict resolution to create a
win-win. Be able to think through relatively complex issues and
arrive at well-thought conclusions.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills.
Listens to others and adapts communication style and content based
on audience.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
with all team peers and customers.
- Able to impact and effect positive change.
- Ability to be flexible to shift prioritizing in a constantly
changing, fast-paced work environment.
Keywords: Michael Foods Inc., Ames , UTILITIES SUPERVISOR, Other , Ankeny, Iowa
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