Utilities Supervisor

SHIFT:

• Days Monday-Friday.  Subject to change according to business needs.
• Must be available for regular standby assignments and work scheduled off-hours according to business needs. 

BENEFITS:

• We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Utilities Supervisor provides leadership and direction for the department to ensure consistency between shifts and the drive to zero breakdowns. He or she acts as a coach, mentor, and facilitator while developing and training the staff. The Utilities Supervisor has a great understanding of the entire production process and a sound grasp of the complex relationships that exist throughout the process. He or she must possess the ability to troubleshoot and pull together their team to resolve issues with minimum downtime. The Utilities Supervisor is responsible for: system efficiencies, the direction of employee activities, overall maintenance department daily workflow and coordination, compliance to established maintenance specifications, SOP’s, and plant policies. He or She will also need to perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. Safety practices must be held in the highest regard for all employees. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Maintenance Manager in the execution of the preventative maintenance program to ensure effective and efficient service.
• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain utility systems and the plant facility.
• Performs mechanical tasks and projects including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of utility systems.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make necessary adjustments.
• Develops and coordinates daily work orders for utilities staff, including but not limited to preventative maintenance schedules, installation of new equipment, and repairs.
• Assists the Maintenance Manager in working with the production team to maintain all plant and production efficiencies while continuously striving to reduce plant downtime and improve the preventive maintenance program.
• Performs minor and major repairs on utility equipment in the production facility.
• Assists in the completion of PM’s within the production facility on various equipment, i.e., including but not limited to Steam Supply, Air Supply, Refrigeration, Wastewater, Water Supply, Air Handling Systems, and production equipment.
• Troubleshoots electronic/electrical components, including 480v equipment.
• Assists and performs skilled maintenance activities to include but not limited to, construction, welding, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing as needed.
• Provides leadership and direction to the utility team.
• Leads and supervisors a crew of 2-4.
• Communicates safety issues/concerns to Safety Coordinator and direct manager.
• Complies with OSHA Safety and Health rules and all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work-related experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a utilities or other related role.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing personnel in a highly diverse and challenging work environment.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• AA degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, or another related field.
• Industrial electrical experience.  
• Experience with high pressure boilers, freon refrigeration, process wastewater, pump systems, HVAC, membrane systems, and prior preventative maintenance systems.
• Food industry experience, preferably in a milk processing facility.

Skills:

• Proficient in or knowledgeable of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and CMMS software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective prioritizing, organizing, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, execute plans, strategies, and achieve desired results.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to achieve defined goals on time.
• Experience solving problems, analyzing information, highlighting relevant information, and suggesting appropriate actions.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Identifies and resolves problems promptly and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to regularly perform heavy physical work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.
• Excessive ascending and descending of ladders and stairs using feet and legs and hands and arms regularly. Body agility is emphasized.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances continuously.
• Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and fingers continuously.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist regularly.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to rest on the knee or knees.
• Crouching: Regularly bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine continuously.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word.  Includes activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Lifting: Able to lift, up to 100lbs occasionally, up to 50lbs regularly.

Working Conditions:

• Subject to all environmental conditions, inside and outside.
• Subject to extreme heat:  Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than two hours occasionally.
• There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Subject up to at least 92db’s.                           

Machinery Used:

• Various hand and power tools, motor vehicles and heavy construction equipment, computers, mechanical hand tools, welders, lifts, multi-meter, ammeter and megohmmeter, drill press, grinders, saws, cutting, torches, and pipe threaders. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply by visiting our website at www.idahomilkproducts.com