Utilities Supervisor - LALA US, Inc

LALA US manufactures Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics, Frusion Yogurt Smoothie, Crema Mexicana, and Blended Yogurt. The facility provides a clean work environment, well-lit, highly automated production facility and career advancement opportunities. LALA US provides a competitive total benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases based on merit and Company performance
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays

JOB PURPOSE (JOB SUMMARY):

Responsible for developing and implementing PSM/RMP programs for ammonia plant, as well as developing and implementing regulatory programs and best practices for our boiler at the Omaha plant. The utilities maintenance supervisor will provide direction to the PSM/RMP and boiler teams and assist the plant in developing, implementing, and sustaining plant specific policies, procedures, programs, and training to achieve and maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental laws and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Implement corporate programs and systems that drive consistency while ensuring that procedures and practices are aligned with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of PSM (14 elements), RMP, and any applicable state and federal rules and regulations for ammonia and boiler dedicated plants.
• Conduct audits and inspections of plant performance and activities involving the PSM/RMP operations and programs and boiler safety management programs.
• Coordinates, and participates in PSM and RMP program activities at a local level.
• The PSM/RMP and Boiler supervisor monitors and assists in training on operating procedures including the annual review/certification and initial/refresher training. The supervisor assists in creating and updating operating procedures when needed as well as maintaining the operating procedure training matrix. When and where necessary, the PSM/RMP Boiler supervisor will conduct training for the facility team.
• The supervisor will follow all safety programs for the Utilities operation and/or maintenance of all associated equipment in area of responsibility, and when necessary, train and correct unsafe behaviors associated with these responsibilities.
• The supervisor will promote a safety culture and drive improvements in the PSM/RMP and Boiler programs.
• Provides support and takes a leadership role in OSHA and EPA audits of the PSM/RMP and Boiler programs, and other regulator audits of the refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Coordinates data retrieval, compilation, and reporting for company’s process safety key performance indicator metrics.
• Provides direction to Corporate HSE Sr. Manager, engineering, and maintenance contractors for the refrigeration and related cooling and boiler projects and modifications.
• Defines and prioritize site programs to meet the needs of regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, corporate policies, site specific procedures and audit findings. Assist plant staff in prioritization of action items to address gaps.

WORK EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

• Third Grade Boilers License preferred but not necessary,
• (2) years Industrial ammonia refrigeration experience preferred
• Must be able to read and understand electrical diagrams, blueprints, drawings, P&ID’s, and technical service manuals
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in extreme conditions for long periods of time. This is to include heat, cold, rain, snow, limited movement areas, heights, etc.
• Prior experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems and PLC control systems.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs with a grasp of financial factors in maintenance.
• Prior experience in food and beverage manufacturing environment with familiarity with GMP and food safety.
• Must be able to work overtime, irregular hours, and/or rotating shifts scheduled by the Department Manager.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

SKILLS / OTHER PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Ability to adapt to changing operational and organization needs.
• Strong team player with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems.
• Ability to grow relationships with business partners and to lead, coach and develop employees.
• Schedule flexibility to provide on call coverage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• This position requires regular and prompt attendance during the working hours scheduled by the Maintenance Engineering Manager.
• SAP – preferred
• Time keeping experience - preferred
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Engineering Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequently walks.
• Occasionally sits.
• Occasionally administrative work and repetitive hand use.
• Frequently bends at the waist.
• Occasionally twists and turns, kneels and squats.
• Frequently would need the ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally would need the ability to lift/push/pull and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently need to push/pull up to 30 pounds
• Work hours may vary depending on production needs.
• Constantly exposed to loud noises when on the production floor.

LALA US is an equal opportunity employer.