Utilities Manager

Daisy Brand • Boone, IA

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About The Position

The Utilities Manager manages, strategically plans, and directs day-to-day plant utilities operations and building facility needs. The role provides technical support and troubleshooting for 24/7 plant operations and reports to the Plant Engineering Manager. It works in tandem with the Maintenance Manager, Reliability Engineering Manager, Wastewater Pretreatment Manager, and their teams to support reliable, high-performing plantwide utility systems.

The position is currently based at a temporary office in Ames, Iowa. Once construction of the new manufacturing plant in Boone, Iowa, is complete, it is expected to move onsite there in 2028. Travel to other Daisy facilities is expected at 50–75% during the first 6–9 months for onboarding, up to 25% until plant startup after onboarding, and as needed after startup.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility to be on call or onsite as needed for 24/7 operations. Project execution may require work after hours or on weekends, depending on system availability and deadlines. The job involves bending, lifting, twisting, and periods of walking and standing, in manufacturing environments with noise requiring hearing protection and varying temperatures. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in a related engineering field, or industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five to ten years of industry experience in the Food & Beverage industry.
• Proven ability and expertise related to the principal duties described in the posting.
• Excellent formal and informal communication skills, a professional attitude, and professional appearance.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, MS Project, and OneNote.
• Experience installing and commissioning utilities, waste treatment, and facilities equipment.
• Experience with 480-volt distribution and motor controls.
• Experience setting up variable frequency drives and automation.
• Experience setting up and calibrating a wide variety of controls and instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and applied problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude for continuous improvement and process control.
• Record of working with teams and providing organizational influence and direction.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, with strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
• Experience developing standards and SOPs, and preventive maintenance practices for utilities, waste treatment, and building facility systems.
• Familiarity with Rockwell ladder logic, Micro Logix 5000, Archestra, MES, flow transmitters, and pressure and temperature transmitters.
• Ability to bend, lift, twist, and walk and stand for periods of time; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in manufacturing conditions with noise requiring hearing protection and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Dairy industry background.
• AutoCAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop direct reports.
• Create a PTO coverage plan for technicians.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Processing, and Plant Leadership to steer priorities through planning meetings.
• Strategically plan and budget for utilities operations.
• Schedule critical preventive maintenance for boiler/steam, ammonia refrigeration, compressed air, and city water processes.
• Manage annual boiler inspections and permitting.
• Manage annual backflow preventer audits and city reporting compliance.
• Lead key aspects of Process Safety Management compliance and program updates, ensuring appropriate documentation and training are administered.
• Report monthly water and electricity usage.
• Manage building facility systems, including HVAC, roofing, flooring, floor drains, plumbing and fixtures in people facilities, and lawn care.
• Manage Tier II, Form R, storm water, and air compliance as directed by the Plant Engineering Manager.
• Conduct the annual Factory Mutual Facility Assessment.
• Manage facility fire systems.
• Assist with the facility key and locker assignment program.
• Assist with project management as needed for ammonia refrigeration system changes and utility changes involving water, steam, compressed air, and HVAC systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• No-deductible, $0-premium option for employee-only medical coverage.
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs.
• 401(k) program with company match, weekly safe harbor contributions, and annual profit-sharing contributions.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance equal to two times annual salary.
• Four weeks of paid time off and 20 hours of floating holidays in the first full year of employment.
• Annual rollover and payout options for unused paid time off.
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Fitness and wellness incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager