Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor

Bel makers of iconic brands including Babybel The Laughing Cow Boursin and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company thatvalues your contributions strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone andoffers career growth and development opportunities as well ascompetitivetotal compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All For Good our company signature reflects Bels commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all.The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute WI; Leitchfield KY; Brookings SD; Traverse City MI; and Nampa ID.

Job Summary:

This role supports the Maintenance and Utilities Manager by leading coordinating and optimizing maintenance teams across the facilityincluding production preprocessing clean in place (CIP) equipment facilities/utilities and environmental programs. The position ensures safe high-quality operations within established P&L and regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

Maintenance Operations Leadership

Oversee all utilities of maintenance operations and serve as a primary departmental point of contact.

Ensure adherence to safety food safety GMP and regulatory standards; promote accountability and disciplined execution of procedures

Communicate effectively with management coworkers and direct reports to coordinate activities and share information.

Allocate personnel and schedule work based on plant priorities

Ensure the implementation of best practices between lines such that all workshops benefit from lessons learned throughout the plant.

Facilitate sharing and implementation of maintenance best practices within Nampa and across other company plants.

Preventative Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

Oversee the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and partner with Technical Services for optimization. Plan purchase kit and schedule PMs for the utility technicians.

Use factbased root cause analysis to implement corrective actions and achieve performance and financial targets.

Apply 5S Lean and continuous improvement principles to drive operational excellence

Effective use of CMMS for datadriven decisionmaking and cost improvement.

Workshop & Repairable Management

Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols including OSHA and safety requirements.

Manage repairable parts activities including test bench operations inventory KPIs and quality of repaired components.

Lead the implementation and sustainability of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives within the plant

Collaborate with direct manager and the Technical Services manager to ensure proper budgeting planning and spending associated with maintenance consumables spare parts and maintenance services.

Facilities Utilities and Environmental Programs

Oversee maintenance activities for facilities utilities and environmental compliance programs

Ensure proper monitoring of utilities metrics (wastewater electrical nitrogen boilers HVAC compressed air life safety systems) and coordinate optimization initiatives

Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.

Team & Performance Management

Lead and develop Maintenance Supervisors to ensure equipment reliability and team competency

Oversee maintenance training processes and mechanic qualification pathways.

Identify and propose training programs to strengthen team skill sets.

Partner with HR to address personnel issues and support consistent application of company policies.

CrossFunctional Collaboration & Leadership

Participate as a member of the extended plant leadership team and support crossfunctional collaboration.

Lead or participate in investigations and root cause analyses; support corrective actions.

Identify and justify improvements that enhance safety quality and operational efficiency

All other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

OEE

Downtime

PM accuracy and completion

Repairable parts management

Firsttimeright maintenance execution

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in engineering or Operations; or 10 years of maintenance or food manufacturing experience in lieu of degree

EXPERIENCE

5 years of supervisory or management experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing

Experience with CMMS systems Microsoft Suite and automated/mechanical equipment preferred.

Utilities experience (boilers wastewater steam compressed air fire systems HVAC facility management electrical distribution) required.

Experience managing contractors and crossfunctional coordination to review and implement contracts.

Experience using Copilot preferred

SKILLS

Strong commitment to safety food safety and GMP compliance.

Proven ability to meet operational goals while fostering a positive work environment

Effective leadership coaching and communication skills.

Ability to communicate (verbal read write) effectively in English to provide accurate and timely information to team members.

Ability to manage complex technical processes and automated equipment.

Skilled in navigating personnel issues and driving accountability.

Collaborative working style with strong influence and change management capability.

Adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.

Broad business understanding to manage crossdepartmental projects.

Strong computer and ERP competencies.

Must have a passion for being on the production floor and being actively involved in production at the ground level.

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.

Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.

Must be able to travel via airplane within the U.S. and Internationally.

Must be available for off hour support for a 24 hour a day business.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brands policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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