Utility Operations Manager Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

The Land O’Lakes Supply Chain & Operations division provides strategic leadership across the company’s many business units. The team plays a significant role in fueling revenue growth and profitability through operational excellence, quality, process improvement and innovation. By partnering closely with Finance, Marketing and Human Resources, the team delivers value to Land O’Lakes business units, members and customers.

Position Purpose

This position will focus on planning and implementation of maintenance enhancements that will improve productivity while assuring highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory compliance. Manages site assets, facility maintenance and modifications of equipment and ensures that mechanical and electrical expertise is available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, equipment, utilities, buildings and grounds.  In addition, this individual will work closely with plant management on development of project scope, process design, capital and expense estimates, contractor / vendor selection, equipment specifications and purchases, implementation timeline and coordination of execution plans.

In addition, this position oversees the plant utilities and is responsible for the overall operation and reliability of the plant utility system. This position also ensures the plant follows and maintains the Corporate PSM Program requirements and ensures compliance with all Federal, State and Local ammonia refrigeration requirements.  This position will also work with the Plant Environment, Health, Safety manager to develop the Sustainability/Resource Conservation implementation plan that reflects the Company’s Sustainability Vision.

Required Experience & Education:

• Associates degree in engineering or related field and minimum of 5 years related experience OR in lieu of degree 7 years related experience

• Food/Dairy Manufacturing Processing experience requiring the use of a PSM regulated ammonia refrigeration system with technical knowledge of refrigeration and maintenance systems, equipment installation/startups and plant utility equipment

• Detailed knowledge of: ammonia refrigeration systems, process hazard analysis, process safety management

• Solid project management, manufacturing processes, utilities, facilities construction

• Experience with high speed food manufacturing processes related to cheese, dairy, butter or related products desirable

Required Competencies & Skills:

• Process Control knowledge, electrical knowledge, strong Mechanical Aptitude, familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)

• Principles and practices of food manufacturing, including: food safety, quality, manufacturing concepts

• Project management planning and oversight experience

• Current RETA Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) certification or ability to obtain RETA CIRO certification or similar training is preferred

• Knowledge of relevant FDA, OSHA and EPA regulations

• Reviews and ensures updates to existing PSM program on continuous basis

• Assist process designs, equipment specifications and capital estimates for process upgrades, modifications to existing systems and installation / commissioning of new assets

• Provide methods, equipment recommendations and standard operating practices to optimize processes and meet product specifications.

• Facilitate training as necessary

• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change

• Solid skills in organization, prioritizing and attention to detail

• Ability to select, coach, develops, engage and retain a team of employees and provide periodic feedback to ensure development

• Computer Skills including: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, Project, and Visio

• Ability to manage a department operating budget

• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with customers (internal and external) and vendors

• Working knowledge of FDA and OSHA regulations, GMPs, Sanitation, and HACCP

Preferred Education:

• A four-year Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Preferred Competencies & Skills:

• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, contractors, and plant partners to ensure customer needs are met

• Encourage close team work between all functions (Engineering, Productions, Quality Management, etc.)

• Continuous Improvement (CI) Processes/Lean Maintenance and TPM experience preferred

• Understanding of regulatory requirements for food safety

• Exposure with refrigeration, utilities and waste water treatment equipment and processes

• Work experience with Cause Mapping Analysis and Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis

• Understanding of Vibration, Infrared, MLT, Ultrasonic, and Motor Circuit evaluation

• Experience and career history with "Fortune 500" type companies strongly desired

Salary Range: $93,360 - $140,040. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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