Ice Cream Facilities Supervisor
About The Position
The Facilities Supervisor leads all facility and utility maintenance operations at the Sikeston, Missouri ice cream manufacturing site, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance in a 24/7 environment. Reporting to the Associate Director of Engineering, the role manages the Facilities maintenance group responsible for building operations and supports the site's Safety, Quality, Output, and Cost performance. The position ensures compliance with Safety, Health, Environmental, GMP, and other manufacturing requirements while implementing the Ice Cream Manufacturing System (ICMS) and promoting The Ice Cream Way cultural behaviors. The supervisor oversees grounds and building maintenance, including roofs, interior structures, HVAC, water, fire protection, steam, wastewater, security cameras, and electrical services. The role also manages maintenance budgets, develops technicians, strengthens preventive and autonomous maintenance systems, and works with Safety, Quality, and Production teams to improve reliability and operational performance. This position is based in Sikeston, Missouri. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now and in the future.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and maintenance planning systems.
- Proven experience leading technical teams and driving results through structured systems such as ICMS, UMS, WCM, TPM, or Lean.
- Deep knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, OSHA requirements, and manufacturing compliance.
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, facilities, and manufacturing systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence others, and build high-performance, safety-first cultures.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, technical certification, or journeyman-level training.
- Experience leading skilled trades employees in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities
- Model The Ice Cream Way behaviors: Ownership, Teamwork, Pride in Quality, Safety Mindset, and Continuous Improvement.
- Champion a proactive safety culture and lead implementation of site Safety, Health, and Environmental programs.
- Participate in the Central Safety Health Environmental Committee (CSHEC), own required programs, and ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, and internal safety standards.
- Embed ICMS practices in daily work systems through governance, disciplined execution of standards, and operator engagement.
- Build an inclusive and respectful environment where employees are empowered to own results and stop work when safety or quality is at risk.
- Lead end-to-end facility maintenance operations at the Sikeston site, ensuring asset reliability, uptime, and adherence to ICMS Engineering & Maintenance standards.
- Oversee site grounds maintenance and building maintenance, including roofs, interior structures, HVAC, water systems, fire protection, steam systems, wastewater maintenance, security cameras, and electrical services.
- Advance digital tools, systems, and working methods that improve operational efficiency and maintenance effectiveness.
- Oversee Process Safety Management requirements for steam, electrical, and high-hazard systems.
- Participate as an Early Equipment Management (EEM) Pillar member and ensure standards, schedules, centerlines, and asset strategies are executed.
- Strengthen preventive and autonomous maintenance systems to improve mean time between failures and reduce unplanned facility downtime.
- Collaborate with Safety, Quality, and Production partners on reliability improvements, capability building, and disciplined problem-solving.
- Manage Repair & Maintenance budgets and steward costs while improving reliability.
- Deliver year-over-year improvements in OEE, waste/giveaway, labor productivity, attainment, and business waste reduction.
- Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians across a 24/7 operation.
- Build an ICMS-aligned work system that empowers operators and technicians to solve problems close to the source.
- Strengthen technical capability through training, certification, and progression pathways aligned with ICMS.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and pride in craftsmanship.
- Manage performance, develop talent pipelines, and introduce ways of working that improve team effectiveness and engagement.
Benefits
- Market-competitive pay and performance-related rewards; this position is bonus eligible.
- Flexible ways of working.
- Support for health, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
- Time off, including paid vacation and holidays, to rest and recharge.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, where applicable.
- Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
- Health-related savings and spending accounts.
- Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan.
- Life insurance and disability benefits.
- Parental leave and sick leave.
- Voluntary benefits and employee perks, which may include corporate discounts, commuter support, or learning support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
