Clemens Food Group ยท 2 months ago
Utilities and Facilities Manager
Clemens Food Group is a leading pork producer with a 130-year heritage of delivering safe, sustainable, and wholesome food to families across the country. They are currently seeking a Utilities and Facilities Manager to oversee the performance, safety, and reliability of all plant utility systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Lead and manage plant utility operations including ammonia refrigeration, steam, HVAC, compressed air, water, wastewater, and electrical systems
Supervise and develop a team of facility technicians and contractors
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and PSM safety and environmental standards
Execute preventive maintenance and continuous improvement strategies
Oversee utility-related capital projects and manage external vendors
Monitor energy usage, identify cost savings opportunities, and drive sustainability efforts
Collaborate with production and engineering to ensure infrastructure readiness and operational uptime
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities or utilities leadership within food, beverage, or industrial manufacturing
Proven expertise in ammonia refrigeration systems and regulatory compliance (PSM experience strongly preferred)
Solid understanding of HVAC, electrical, steam, and water treatment systems
Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and project timelines
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical field
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and lean maintenance principles
Company
Clemens Food Group
Founded in 1895, Clemens Food Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned vertically coordinated pork production operation, with sister organizations that include feed milling, farming, processing, transportation, and logistics.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-01-10
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