Plant Facilities & Utilities Manager — Lead Operations

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

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.