Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Unilever; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever seeks a Senior Utilities Leader to oversee the site utilities and facilities maintenance for a 500,000 sq ft, 24/7 food manufacturing facility. You will drive safe, reliable, energy-efficient operations, lead PSM for ammonia, and partner with EHS and Engineering to ensure audit-ready compliance and MTBF improvements.

You will manage a CMMS program, champion energy projects, and develop a high‑performing, multi-disciplinary team while ensuring food safety, LOTO, NFPA 70E, and robust

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in plant utilities (electrical distribution, compressed air, boilers/steam, wastewater, refrigeration).
• Proven leadership of maintenance/utilities teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment with cross-functional influence.
• Hands-on PSM experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration (OSHA 1910.119).
• Proficient with CMMS and data-driven planning; strong troubleshooting and prioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of LOTO (OSHA 1910.147) and NFPA 70E safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own safe operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, fire safety systems, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, plumbing, wastewater treatment and electrical distribution.
• Lead PSM elements for the ammonia system and maintain an audit-ready program with EHS.
• Apply IIAR standards and Unilever requirements to design changes, inspections, and procedures.
• Build and run an energy management program delivering year-over-year reductions in energy use and CO2e.
• Advance reliability (RCM/TPM) and predictive maintenance to reduce repeat failures via RCA.
• Own the CMMS (Megamation or similar) with a robust PM program and high data quality.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration support GFSI expectations and audit-ready documentation.
• Enforce LOTO and NFPA 70E safety and lead a zero-injury culture across shifts.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-discipline utilities team and manage contractor scopes.
• Contract management for 3rd party contractors maintaining equipment and grounds.

Skills

Utilities leadership

PSM experience

CMMS experience

Safety compliance

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Megamation

Job description

Job Purpose

This role exists to Lead the site utilities and facilities maintenance function to deliver safe, reliable, and energy‑efficient operations in a 500,000 sq ft, 24/7 food manufacturing facility—driving measurable reductions in energy consumption and carbon footprint, audit‑ready PSM compliance, and equipment reliability that protects people, food safety, and service. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Own safe operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, fire safety systems, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, plumbing, wastewater treatment, and electrical distribution; coordinate utilities outages, upgrades, and projects with Production, Quality, EHS, and Engineering.
• Lead PSM elements for the ammonia system (PHA, MOC, Mechanical Integrity, procedures, training, incident investigation, compliance audits) and maintain an audit‑ready program in partnership with EHS.
• Apply IIAR standards (e.g., 2/6/7/9) and RAGAGEP to design changes, inspections, and operating/maintenance procedures, and Unilever standards.
• Build and run an energy management system aligned to deliver year‑over‑year reductions in energy use and CO₂e. Executing energy projects in compressed air steam/boilers, ammonia/refrigeration electrical, and water usage.
• Advance reliability (RCM/TPM) and predictive maintenance (vibration, infrared, ultrasound, oil analysis) to improve MTBF/MTTR and eliminate repeat failures via structured RCA.
• Own the CMMS (Megamation or similar): robust PM program, accurate failure coding, spares strategy, backlog health, and weekly schedule adherence with high data quality.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration support GFSI (SQF/BRC) expectations—manage food‑grade lubricants, temporary repairs, tool control, and audit‑ready documentation.
• Enforce LOTO (OSHA 1910.147) and electrical safety (NFPA 70E) and Unilever requirements, manage contractor safety champion a zero‑injury culture across shifts.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multi‑discipline utilities team; manage contractor scopes and small‑to‑mid‑capex; maintain clear shift‑to‑shift communication and escalation.
• Contract management and supervision of a 3rd party contractor responsible for maintaining a fleet of powered industrial vehicles.
• Contract management and supervision of a 3rd party contractor responsible for the maintenance of the facility grounds and snow removal.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in plant utilities (electrical distribution, compressed air, boilers/steam, wastewater, refrigeration).
• Proven leadership of maintenance/utilities teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment; strong cross‑functional communication and influence.
• Hands‑on PSM experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration (OSHA 1910.119).
• Proficient with CMMS and data‑driven planning; strong troubleshooting and prioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of LOTO (OSHA 1910.147), NFPA 70E electrical safety, Confined Space entry, Working at Heights requirements.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $71,400 to $107,200. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus

This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI)

This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits

Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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