Utilities Supervisor

Job description

- Monitors quality of maintenance work, working practices and adherence to safety procedures to ensure safety of employees working in the area.

• Establishes short-term activities directed toward work continuity and balance, such as shift schedules, job priorities, material availability, preventive inspections, and grievance resolutions.
• Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support.
• Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates labor force to ensure consistent quality of work.
• Recommends improvements in equipment or methods. Supervise building and utilities staff, including performance management and employee development. Provide technical training on utility systems, CMMS usage, and safety compliance. Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Strong knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, boiler systems, compressed air, and wastewater treatment. Familiarity with CMMS platforms (SAP preferred). Understanding of KHMS and SMRP frameworks for reliability and asset management. Communicate with outside agencies i.e. contractors, equipment suppliers, technical consultants and vendors. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change initiatives. Enforce safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and PPE requirements.

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM/RMP, GMP, HACCP, and QRMP standards. Oversee compliance for ammonia refrigeration, boiler systems, and wastewater treatment. Support internal and external audits and lead corrective actions. Assist with safety training, monthly safety meetings, member of safety committee, and provides technical support for all safety projects Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for building and utility systems.

Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions in all buildings and utility equipment. Ensure that equipment and facility are maintained in a safe, operable condition and/or arrange for replacement/upgrades. Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and KHMS initiatives to optimize energy efficiency and sustainability. Analyze downtime reports and initiate action plans to increase efficiency. Collaborate with planners and other supervisors to ensure accurate job plans and resource allocation.

Assist in developing and managing departmental budgets and capital projects.

Work Order Accuracy

≥ 95% compliance with documentation standards.