Monday-Friday Shift Hours 5:00am-2:00pm What You Will Do Freshpet is currently looking to hire a Facilities and Utilities Supervisor with an outstanding knowledge of facilities, utilities, and wastewater systems. A Facilities and Utilities Supervisor is expected to have fantastic organizational and time management skills. You will display natural leadership and possess communication skills with a great eye for attention to detail.
How You Will Make an Impact - Oversees the day-to-day activities of the facility mechanics, utility technicians, wastewater operators and outside contractors as required to ensure completion of tasks in a timely and quality manner.
- Responsible for overseeing operations, maintenance, and scheduling of the following systems: refrigeration (NH3 and HVAC), compressed air, steam, and water along with wastewater treatment.
- Supervises any urgent or breakdown of jobs as required to keep equipment running and minimize downtime.
- Schedules and supervises the work as arranged through the Maintenance Planner to maintain equipment to support operational requirements for Freshpet and Chicken Processing utilities and wastewater.
- Coordinates with the Planner communicating anticipated jobs and provides input when stores stocks need to be increased or altered, for upcoming jobs to maintain maintenance schedules.
- Provides development of direct reports and motivates staff resulting in a reliable and competent work force. Provides technical assistance to department team members toward expedient problem resolution.
- Determines appropriate training for employees and by evaluating their skills, abilities, safety practices and behavior to maintain the necessary skills to perform their jobs.
- Plans the schedules of the staff including assigning work, training, vacation, and overtime as required.
- Ensure the application of the plant's rules, policies, and health & safety protocols during operations and maintenance procedures to minimize injuries and lost time incidents.
- Continuously seek ways to improve the process and maintenance of the department through continuous improvements and 5S projects.
- Fully engaged as a member of the Process Safety Management (PSM) team and safety committee.
- Provide ongoing operational and maintenance support of facilities, utilities, and wastewater for all shifts.
- Must be willing to work weekends and after hours for supervision of emergency repairs as needed.
- Ensure that department tools and equipment are in good working condition and that adequate stocks of consumables are maintained to allow operational and maintenance activities to occur as scheduled.
- Willingness to provide coverage during off-shift hours and weekends as required.
What You Will Bring - HS diploma and job specific vocational training desired.
- 8+ years of combined manufacturing, maintenance, and technical experience.
- 5+ years of ammonia refrigeration, steam, compressed air, water treatment operations and maintenance along with troubleshooting and emergency protocol experience.
- Certifications in areas of responsibility highly desired.
- Prior supervisory experience preferably working in the food and/or beverage industry.
- Ability to multi-task to lead technicians with or without direct authority.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read P&ID's, general layout drawings, equipment parts diagrams and other technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of CMMS and BMS systems along with familiarity of Microsoft Office products including MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift.
- Ability to perform tasks that include walking, climbing equipment, working within confined spaces, and occasionally lifting to 50 lbs.
- Ability to meet requirements of wearing a respirator, which includes shaving facial hair, in training and emergency situations.
What We OfferThe range for this position is: $90,000 - $115,000
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!
