Manager, Facilities & Utilities

The J.M. Smucker Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Facilities/Utilities Manager for our McCalla, AL Uncrustables Manufacturing Plant. This on-site role leads the Utilities Team, drives safety programs, and oversees budgets and master planning to achieve sustainability goals.

You will coordinate with operations to reduce energy and water usage, manage maintenance schedules via CMMS, and mentor technicians to deliver reliable plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• At least 5 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.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and development of the Utilities Team including objectives, performance appraisals, and succession planning.
• Lead and support Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements across facilities/utilities systems.
• Provide technical leadership to deliver operational initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget and master plan.
• Drive utilities maintenance and reduce downtime across systems (boilers, HVAC, ammonia, etc.).
• Maintain building infrastructure and coordinate with operations for effective CMMS planning.

Skills

Engineering degree

5+ years experience

Utilities expertise

Process controls

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

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 5 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

Additional skills 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
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The Right Place for 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 our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn. 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. We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.