PSM and Utility Manager

The Land OLakes Supply Chain & Operations division provides strategic leadership across the companys 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 OLakes 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 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 Companys 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 (GMPs)

• 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 Bachelors 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: $93360 - $140040. In most cases candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land OLakes 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 OLakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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