PSM and Utility Manager

Position Overview PSM and Utility ManagerThe Land O’Lakes Supply Chain & Operations division provides strategic leadership across the company’s many business units. The team plays a significant role in fueling revenue growth and profitability through operational excellence, quality, process improvement and innovation. By partnering closely with Finance, Marketing and Human Resources, the team delivers value to Land O’Lakes business units, members and customers. Position Purpose This position focuses on planning and implementing maintenance enhancements that improve productivity while ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include managing site assets, facility maintenance and equipment modifications; ensuring mechanical and electrical expertise is available to production and other departments; overseeing plant utilities; and ensuring compliance with the Corporate PSM Program and all federal, state and local ammonia refrigeration requirements. The role also collaborates with plant management on project scope, process design, capital estimates, contractor selection, equipment specifications, purchases, implementation timelines and execution plans. Additionally, the manager works with the Plant Environment, Health & Safety manager to develop a Sustainability/Resource Conservation implementation plan that reflects the Company’s Sustainability Vision. Required Experience & Education Associate’s degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years related experience OR 7 years related experience in lieu of a degree. Food/Dairy Manufacturing or Processing experience that includes the use of a PSM regulated ammonia refrigeration system. Technical knowledge of refrigeration and maintenance systems, equipment installation, startups and plant utility equipment. Detailed knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, process hazard analysis, and process safety management. Solid project management, manufacturing processes, utilities and facilities construction experience. Experience with high‑speed food manufacturing processes related to cheese, dairy, butter or related products desirable. Competencies & Skills Process control knowledge and electrical knowledge. Strong mechanical aptitude. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety, quality, and manufacturing concepts. Project management planning and oversight experience. Current RETA Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) certification or ability to obtain it. Knowledge of relevant FDA, OSHA and EPA regulations. Ability to review and update the PSM program continuously. Assist process designs, equipment specifications and capital estimates for process upgrades. Provide methods, equipment recommendations and standard operating practices to optimize processes and meet product specifications. Facilitate training as necessary. Adaptability to changing organizational and operational needs and ability to lead others through change. Organizational, prioritizing and attention to detail skills. Team leadership: selecting, coaching, developing, engaging and retaining employees with periodic feedback. Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, Project, and Visio. Ability to manage a department operating budget. Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with customers (internal and external) and vendors. Preferred Education A four‑year Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university. Preferred Competencies & Skills Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, contractors and plant partners to ensure customer needs are met. Encourage close teamwork across all functions (Engineering, Production, Quality Management, etc.). Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean Maintenance and TPM experience. Understanding of regulatory requirements for food safety. Exposure to refrigeration, utilities and wastewater treatment equipment and processes. Experience with Cause Mapping Analysis and Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis. Understanding of vibration, infrared, MLT, ultrasonic and motor circuit evaluation. Career history with “Fortune 500” type companies strongly desired. Salary Range $93,360 – $140,040. In most cases, candidates are offered employment near the middle of our salary range. About Land O’Lakes, Inc. Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer‑owned cooperative that reimagines the business of food. The company was recently named a top workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn and is on the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We offer a broad portfolio of benefits to support you and your family. Land O’Lakes supports diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the requested information. Accessibility Statement For disability accessibility or accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io, M‑F 8:00am‑4:30pm CT. Application Status View your application status here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Land O'Lakes, Inc.