Utilities, Buildings and Grounds Manager

Summary

Chobani is seeking an enthusiastic go-getter that enjoys a challenge and likes to make a difference. Our Utilities and Buildings and Grounds Manager will have the ability to lead the Utilities Team and Buildings and Grounds teams. They will be diligent with a commitment to team safety. This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani product.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership (supervision, guidance, training, and technical support) to utilities, buildings and grounds, and maintenance team members. Conduct performance reviews, reinforce performance expectations, and issue progressive disciplinary actions as needed.
• Coaches and develops the skills and talents of the department's employees.
• Coordinates and integrates services within the specified departments to ensure adherence to regulatory agencies and organization policies and guidelines.
• Coordinates with internal and external technicians and engineers in the development of capital projects within the facility.
• Directs supervisors' efforts in providing general maintenance, scheduled maintenance, and small-scale short-duration improvement projects.
• Promotes efforts to continually improve the value of departmental activities and the entire organization.
• Works with consulting engineers, contractors, and other agencies to complete projects.
• Applies experience with municipal infrastructure and knowledge of database management
• Supports root cause failure analysis to reduce time and increase production.
• Committed, supportive and positive leader that motivates and listens to others, is flexible, and adapts to the needs of the team to maintain effective working relationships with others to solve problems.
• Cultivates relationships with team member groups through active collaboration and partnerships to identify and prioritize business needs.
• Work with field in planning all project to optimize efficiency of labor and equipment, material, and subcontractors.
• Complete all documents and reports in an accurate, complete, and professional manner.
• Ensure all government and company requirements relating to safety, health and environment are followed and implemented.
• Secure subcontractors using standard subcontract agreements.
• Hold preplanning and pre-shift meetings to transfer documentation, schedules, and information.
• Monitor productivity goals and build teamwork daily with the team, providing training, project assignments, and skill requirement.
• Prepare project documents, material release schedules, client information, project schedules, monthly invoices, payment, closeout documents, warranties, drawings in a timely and accurate manner to give customers the best value and ensure company profitability.
• Prepare and monitor change orders to be sure they are accurate and billed in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, federal, state, and local policies, and procedures
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent level of education and experience
• 5 – 7 years of maintenance or utilities experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of employee safety, food safety and quality programs (HAACP, SQF)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style to create an engaged, motivated, and hard-working team
• Value employee’s expertise and allow them the latitude to do their job
• Ability to effectively lead personnel of different background and skill level
• Ability to train and transfer knowledge to others
• Strong ability to balance multiple tasks given time constraints and ensure tasks are completed
• Project management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Competency with Microsoft office applications and ERP & CMMS systems to communicate data in a clear and effective manner.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.