Utilities & Processing Manager

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc. • Londonderry, NH

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About The Position

The Utilities and Processing Manager is responsible for leading the performance, reliability, and compliance of all plant utility, environmental, and milk processing systems. This role oversees cross-functional maintenance teams, drives energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives, and manages complex capital and operational projects from planning through execution. The manager ensures utility operations—including HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, glycol, electrical distribution, and wastewater systems—are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulatory and corporate standards. In addition, the role provides technical leadership for milk processing systems, ensuring consistent product quality, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. This position collaborates closely with internal teams, contractors, and external regulatory partners to support operational excellence, long-term asset health, and site-wide performance goals.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A major in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of utility and resource maintenance and reliability management in a manufacturing facility. Experience in an energy-intensive or highly energy-conscious manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Experience with ammonia systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) for ammonia systems
• Experience with high-pressure boiler systems, operations, and regulatory compliance
• Experience in safety and environmental processes to maintain a manufacturing facility in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize and execute inventory and preventative maintenance demands daily.
• Proven ability to take initiative and establish processes and programs while working independently.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, develop, review performance, and motivate subordinates.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and a maintenance-based software system.
• Proven ability to participate as a member of the plant leadership team and form sound working relationships with all members of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
• Ability to operate in a team environment
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Strong technical background – Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, fluid dynamics, motor controls, instrumentation, and PLC programming.

Nice To Haves

• The following certifications are preferred for this role: Wastewater Systems certification, Boiler Operator, and Ammonia Operator.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute Utility and Processing project(s) development, execution, and project and Maintenance budgets.
• Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality as defined in plant and department procedures
• Ensure all projects with a production increase are supported by all Utility and Processing systems as well as in compliance with any plant environmental impact.
• Identify opportunities in energy efficiency to reduce cost and reduce the specific energy consumption by strengthening preventative maintenance responses and development of breakthrough projects aligning the production to the company mission for environment and sustainable development.
• Assembles energy usage data, completes weekly and monthly KPI reports and communicates reports on consumption; review and approve invoices.
• Using weekly and monthly KPI reports, develop, own, and execute action plans based on opportunities found in data trends.
• Lead and supervise the planning and implementation of strategies to promote a proactive and comprehensive maintenance program for all Plant Utility Systems (WWTP, Ammonia Refrigeration, Boiler & Steam Systems, Air Compressor), and Milk Processing Systems.
• Supervise and oversee utility operations to ensure Utility Systems and Processing technical teams are staffed and operated in an effective manner and that all are within applicable permit limits.

Benefits

• At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

What This Job Offers

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