Manager, Facilities & Utilities

The J.M. Smucker Co.; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. in McCalla, AL is hiring a Facilities/Utilities Manager to lead the Utilities Team, set objectives, coach talent, and drive site performance.

This 100% on-site role focuses on safety programs, regulatory compliance, and delivering maintenance and capital projects while advancing energy, water, and waste-reduction goals in partnership with operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred.
• 7+ years of engineering experience is preferred.
• Experience in utilities and/or process controls technologies is required.
• 2+ years supporting operations in a manufacturing facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop the Utilities Team including objectives, performance appraisals, career development/succession planning, and ongoing performance management.
• Support and help lead the McCalla Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements across facilities/utilities systems.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to successfully deliver operational initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget.
• Own, maintain, and execute the facilities/utilities master plan.
• Help deliver plant sustainability goals (energy, water, and waste reduction).

Skills

Engineering experience

Utilities management

Process controls

Team leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Facilities/Utilities Manager

At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment.

Are you motivated by the chance to help provide quality products consumers count on every day? Are you interested in working with a collaborative team to get the job done while learning new skills? If so, you are exactly who we are looking for to join our Company!

Location: McCalla, AL | Uncrustables Manufacturing Plant

Work Arrangements: 100% On-site

• Willingness to work extended hours and flow to the work as needed

In this role you will:

• Responsible for coaching and development of the Utilities Team including setting objectives/master planning, performance appraisals, career development/succession planning, and ongoing performance management
• Support and help lead the McCalla Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements across facilities/utilities systems.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to successfully deliver operational initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure all insurance related requirements for facility and utility systems are met and maintained
• Develop and manage the departmental budget
• Own, maintain, and execute the facilities/utilities master plan
• Help deliver plant sustainability goals (energy, water, and waste reduction)
• Help train and develop facilities/utilities system owners
• Work with plant Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Emergency Management System (EMS) owners to provide the Facility/Security BCP/EMS leadership and communication
• Oversee the planning and execution of utilities maintenance activities
• Drive continuous improvements by eliminating utilities-related downtime (boilers, HVAC, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration, glycol systems, wastewater, bakery ovens, etc.)
• Maintain all building infrastructure and grounds
• Coach and mentor technicians and work closely with technical and operations teams to deliver results
• Use plant CMMS for all maintenance planning and scheduling
• Ensure work order and PM completion and effectiveness
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure accountability

What we’re looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
• At least 7 years of engineering experience is preferred
• Previous experience in utilities and/or process controls technologies is required
• At least 2 years of experience supporting operations in a manufacturing facility is required

Additionalskills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Previous experience in the food industry is preferred
• Direct the efforts of a team including engaging team members and enabling the team’s success
• Proven people/organizational development skills are required
• Work effectively with individuals and teams across the organization
• Ability to define a problem statement, identify root cause, and develop/implement systemic corrective actions
• Establish priorities and communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong technical background (Controls, HVAC, Mechanical, etc.)
• Problem solving and trouble -shooting capability
• Solid inter-personal skills

TheRight Placefor You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in ourBasic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.