Utilities Supervisor

POSITION TITLE: Utilities Supervisor (FACILITY SUPERVISOR/LEAD)

WL: 1B

LOCATION: REXDALE PLANT, CANADA

WHO ARE WE?

Do you want to work for a company that makes a difference in the world? At Unilever, we have a clear purpose - to make sustainable living commonplace. Through our 400 brands reaching 2.5 billion people every day, we aim to make a positive social impact globally and locally. Through our household brands, like Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Hellmann’s and Axe, we are creating a bright future for our customers, our business, and our planet - and you can be part of it.

Background & Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for managing operations and maintenance of building, facility, plant, amenities, utilities (HVAC, Compressed Air, Ammonia, Boiler systems) to provide a safe and reliable operation that meets internal & regulatory requirements.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do
- Overseeing and agreeing contracts and providers for utility services.
- Ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and heating, are well-maintained.
- Plan and support in execution of periodic inspection, maintenance including adjustment, calibration, or maintenance of heating and refrigeration plant control equipment.
- Allocate work schedules and inspection routines to all the refrigeration operators in accordance with regulatory technical and safety codes and ensure proper compliance of regulatory codes as per government guidelines.
- Responsible for training programs for upgrading knowledge / skills on utility management and plant safety aspects as per the department training execution plan.
- Manage & provide short/long-term direction for Facility Maintenance Upgrades/Repairs (Operational and Capital expenditure), administering budgetary requirements.
- Collaborate with leadership on long-term strategic plans.
- Overseeing building projects and renovations

What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Post-secondary education in Facilities Management or a related field equivalent.
- Refrigeration A license is required
- Experience in operating and managing refrigeration plant
- Experience in risk management and creating SOPs
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Facility/Plant management of a medium to large sized facility - preferably in food manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Facilities Maintenance/Management and how to proactively maintain the overall health of the building and equipment is preferred
- Passionate about delivering consistent EXCELLENCE
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment, tact and discretion when dealing with others both internally and externally (Contractors, Auditors, Customers).
- Strong analytical abilities coupled with effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Effective organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities within short time lines.
- Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

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