Utilities Manager - Manufacturing Skilled Trade Solutions

World class food manufacturer is seeking to add to their manufacturing management team in Zeeland, MI. This position is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and management of all plant utilities, and department personnel. Utilities include but are not limited to – Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration System, Plant Water Systems, Steam Generation Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Fire Protection Systems and HVAC Systems. This position will provide frontline supervision for all technicians over 4 shifts that are assigned to these areas. Determine work schedules, and priorities to ensure the facilities needs are met. This role is responsible for maintaining all OSHA and EPA regulations through our Process Safety Management program.

Location: Zeeland, MI
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay:$90K-125K/year

Shifts: 1^st shift

Qualifications:

·Prior experience of 5+ years in a mechanical/refrigeration related field along with an in-depth knowledge of ammonia refrigeration process/equipment and technologies.

·Thorough understanding of refrigeration theory/operations. Prefer experience within the food processing and packaging industry.

·Successfully completed technical training in Industrial Refrigeration field or display the ability to achieve such.

·Working knowledge or ability to achieve such, of Utility systems such as Water, Steam, Pneumatics, Fire Protection, HVAC.

·Experience with CCMS systems.

• High mechanical skills and aptitude. Effective computer/keyboard skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficient math skills. Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to make decisions effecting both financial and operational performance.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize based off the needs of facility.
• Review and analysis of technical information including drawings, specifications, technical reports, engineering data, etc.
• Work directly with the other members of the maintenance management team to jointly address and attend to the needs of the facility.
• Possess strong leadership skills marked by an ability to articulate ideas, delegate appropriately, set clear goals and drive accountability.
• Blends people into teams and inspires them to perform; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; let’s people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
• Steps up to conflicts seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; Deals fairly with non-performance and is unafraid to deliver tough messages when necessary.
• Is good at establishing clear direction; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; understands what motivates each individual and brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.
• Makes good, timely decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Creates effective plans to promote change; knows how to manage in changing circumstances; strongly advocates an independent point of view but can be counted on to execute management decisions and strategies; understands the need for change before being told; seizes opportunities.
• Role models a personal leadership style that includes self-awareness. Accepts feedback, understands, and maximizes strengths while working to develop weaknesses.