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Facilities Maintenance SupervisorUnilever · Independence, MO
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Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

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🗓️ Posted 2026-08-15 Independence, MO Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 3,000 GBP–4,500 GBP/mo

About the Company

JOB PURPOSE This role exists to Lead the site utilities and facilities maintenance function to deliver safe, reliable, and energy efficient operations in a 500,000 sq ft, 24/7 food manufacturing facility-driving measurable reductions in energy consumption and carbon footprint, audit ready PSM compliance, and equipment reliability that protects people, food safety, and service. You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters - for people and the planet. Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Responsibilities

  • ● Own safe operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, fire safety systems, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, plumbing, wastewater treatment, and electrical distribution; coordinate utilities outages, upgrades, and projects with Production, Quality, EHS, and Engineering.
  • ● Lead PSM elements for the ammonia system (PHA, MOC, Mechanical Integrity, procedures, training, incident investigation, compliance audits) and maintain an audit ready program in partnership with EHS.
  • ● Apply IIAR standards (e.g., 2/6/7/9) and RAGAGEP to design changes, inspections, and operating/maintenance procedures, and Unilever standards.
  • ● Build and run an energy management system aligned to deliver year over year reductions in energy use and CO₂e. Executing energy projects in compressed air steam/boilers, ammonia/refrigeration electrical, and water usage.
  • ● Advance reliability (RCM/TPM) and predictive maintenance (vibration, infrared, ultrasound, oil analysis) to improve MTBF/MTTR and eliminate repeat failures via structured RCA.
  • ● Own the CMMS (Megamation or similar): robust PM program, accurate failure coding, spares strategy, backlog health, and weekly schedule adherence with high data quality.
  • ● Ensure maintenance and calibration support GFSI (SQF/BRC) expectations-manage food grade lubricants, temporary repairs, tool control, and audit ready documentation.
  • ● Enforce LOTO (OSHA 1910.147) and electrical safety (NFPA 70E) and Unilever requirements, manage contractor safety champion a zero injury culture across shifts.
  • ● Lead, coach, and develop a multi discipline utilities team; manage contractor scopes and small to mid capex; maintain clear shift to shift communication and escalation.
  • ● Contract management and supervision of a 3rd party contractor responsible for maintaining a fleet of powered industrial vehicles.
  • ● Contract management and supervision of a 3rd party contractor responsible for the maintenance of the facility grounds and snow removal.
  • ● 4+ years of experience in plant utilities (electrical distribution, compressed air, boilers/steam, wastewater, refrigeration).
  • ● Proven leadership of maintenance/utilities teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment; strong cross functional communication and influence.
  • ● Hands on PSM experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration (OSHA 1910.119).
  • ● Proficient with CMMS and data driven planning; strong troubleshooting and prioritization skills.
  • ● Working knowledge of LOTO (OSHA 1910.147), NFPA 70E electrical safety, Confined Space entry, Working at Heights requirements.