Utilities Supervisor - Industrial Plant Operations

Leprino Foods Company; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health coverage (medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company is seeking a Utilities Supervisor to lead critical plant utility systems—ammonia refrigeration, steam, power, compressed air, water, and energy—ensuring safe, reliable production at our Allendale facility. You will mentor a utilities team, drive compliance with PSM/OSHA/EPA, and coordinate with EHS, engineering, and operations to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial utilities and 1+ year of leadership, plus an associate degree or

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting industrial utility systems in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily utilities operations that support safe, reliable production across ammonia refrigeration, steam, power, compressed air, water, and energy systems.
• Guide and develop a utilities team responsible for PSM-covered and high-risk plant infrastructure.
• Support compliance with OSHA, PSM, EPA, NFPA, IIAR, and related regulatory requirements tied to utility systems.
• Oversee ammonia refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, vessels, and associated safety systems.
• Support boiler and steam systems, including operation readiness, maintenance coordination, and system performance.
• Provide leadership for electrical power distribution systems, including medium- and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and corrective work for utility systems to reduce downtime and operational risk.
• Partner with EHS, engineering, and plant leadership during audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Contribute to utility system improvements, upgrades, and operational adjustments that improve reliability and efficiency.
• Reinforce safe work practices, permit processes, and lockout/tagout standards across utilities operations.
• Communicate clearly with plant leadership, maintenance, and production teams to align priorities and expectations.
• Build an engaged utilities team through mentoring, training, and visible day-to-day leadership!

Skills

Utilities experience

Leadership

PSM experience

Ammonia refrigeration

Electrical distribution

Education

Associate degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial tech

Equivalent hands‑on experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leprino Foods Company is seeking a Utilities Supervisor to lead critical plant utility systems—ammonia refrigeration, steam, power, compressed air, water, and energy—ensuring safe, reliable production at our Allendale facility. You will mentor a utilities team, drive compliance with PSM/OSHA/EPA, and coordinate with EHS, engineering, and operations to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial utilities and 1+ year of leadership, plus an associate degree or