This position is responsible for supervising, planning, and directing the day-to-day operation of the plant utilities including boilers, refrigeration system, air compressors, water distribution systems, wastewater treatment, air handling, climate control and other support areas as assigned. The Utilities Supervisor assumes overall responsibility for proper operation and maintenance of these utility systems as well as the general condition of the facility. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and works in tandem with maintenance supervisors.

This person will work inside & outside of the plant to effectively manage equipment performance, building upkeep, building climate, environmental discharges and assure environmental compliance. They will maintain a safe work environment and monitor all necessary procedures to ensure compliance to HACCP, USDA, OSHA, local municipalities, and EPA guidelines.

This position will provide day to day supervision of utilities techs and lead team members to meet short- and long-term goals

• Maintain safe and productive work environment to meet facility and process requirements.
• Direct team in electrical and mechanical, maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
• Supervises boiler steam and power, environmental, climate, air and refrigeration systems and directs the team in ensuring day-to-day operations for safety, production, cost, quality as required to meet facility goals
• Identify employee development needs and coordinate appropriate training programs to ensure that maintenance personnel attain and retain the skills and technical information necessary to maintain and support equipment for long term optimal performance.
• Comprehensive understanding and ability to lead and direct employees in PSM and RMP systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of refrigeration systems, steam systems, pneumatic systems, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Develop and manage procedures for wastewater treatment, roof systems, boilers, and other maintenance/facilities projects within the plants CMMS.
• Utilization of the computerized maintenance management system to document, analyze, and manage the equipment preventative maintenance process.
• Proactively address issues concerning refrigeration units or systems and maintain systems in accordance with company HACCP, OSHA, EPA, and USDA guidelines.
• Manage outside contractors on projects.
• Ability to manage environmental programs such as storm water, emissions reporting, tier II, and industrial waste management.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of refrigeration systems and function components.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of OSHA’s Process Safety Management program and requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of refrigeration theory, cycle and operation.
• Thorough knowledge of Boilers and Steam Systems
• Thorough knowledge of Wastewater Treatment systems
• Knowledge of equipment, proper operation, and familiarity with the manufacturer’s Preventative Maintenance requirements for the equipment.
• Knowledge of GMP and food safety procedures and guidelines
• Working knowledge of electrical systems
• Working knowledge of controls and automation

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree engineering or related field or degree program from four-year College or university preferred; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent co
• 6 years’ experience in Utilities or Maintenance management

For more than four generations (over 100 years), Daisy Brand has been a family-owned company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products with over half a billion in revenues. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing plants in Garland, Texas (opened in 1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (opened in 2008), and Wooster, Ohio (opened in late 2015).

Daisy is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories, Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese. Daisy Sour Cream represents 1 out of every 2 sour cream purchases in the United States and is also Americas #1 Cottage Cheese Brand. Additionally, Daisy is the largest brand in food service, military, and club and is recognized by consumers for A Dollop of Daisy, a tagline that put this once small brand on the map.

Daisy's core values are Clean and Trust, which are woven into everything we do. In 2008, the company was given the impressive American Business Ethics award, awarded by Foundation for Financial Service Professionals.

While maintaining a strong culture of curious and innovative problem-solvers, Daisy Brand has more than doubled employment over the last 15 years and is continuing to grow.

Daisy Brand offers an industry leading benefits package that includes:

• A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.
• 401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute.
• Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k).
• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance.
• 4 weeks annual paid time off.
• Extra time off for volunteering.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness membership reimbursement.
• And more

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.