Utilities and Facilities Manager

The Utilities and Facilities Manager ensures the reliability, efficiency and compliance of all utilities and facilities within the plant. This includes managing utilities such as water, electricity, HVAC, compressed air and waste management, along with facilities services like building maintenance and other essential services. The role focuses on performance-based contracts, cost optimization and ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

●           Track utilities performance and energy consumption including KPI monitoring and reporting

●           Support development of Energy & GHG roadmap

●           Identify and execute energy savings initiatives

●           Support in managing utility assets

●           Plan, coordinate, and execute facility improvement, modification, and optimization projects to support operational requirements.

●           Monitor and analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

●           Develop and optimize maintenance strategies, work processes, and standard operating procedures to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

●           Ensure all facility, utility, maintenance, and project activities comply with safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory requirements.

●           Monitor team KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

●           Provide technical support for plant expansion and capital projects, considering existing infrastructure, utility tie-in points, equipment accessibility, and maintainability requirements.

●           Manage vendors, service providers, contractors, and project execution activities, ensuring delivery is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

●           Administer and control the issuance of work permits for contractors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and GMP requirements.

●           Conduct site feasibility studies, prepare technical proposals, source quotations, and develop technical specifications for engineering projects.

●           Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and EHS teams to ensure project designs and installations meet operational, safety, quality, and maintenance requirements.

●           Identify and implement improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, productivity enhancement, operational efficiency, quality improvement, and safety performance.

●           Conduct GMP, Quality, and Foreign Material audits, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions to improve compliance and manufacturing standards.

●           Support customer audits, BRCGS, regulatory inspections, and internal audits by maintaining accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, and compliance evidence.

●           Develop, maintain, and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for critical utilities and facility infrastructure to ensure operational resilience.

●           Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), responding to plant-wide emergencies such as power outages, utility failures, equipment breakdowns, and facility incidents, while supporting emergency drills, fire drills, and safety assessments.

●           Participate in EHS and HACCP teams, supporting incident investigations, risk assessments, CCP implementation, and corrective/preventive action follow-up arising from safety incidents, audit findings, and customer complaints.

EDUCATION, LANGUAGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

●           Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.

●           7+ years of experience managing utilities and facilities in manufacturing (preferably food industry).

●           Strong knowledge of performance-based contracting, utility optimization, and cost-saving strategies.

●           Proven experience with preventive maintenance for utilities and facilities.

●           Proficient in CMMS for tracking and managing maintenance activities.

●           Fluent in local language and English; additional languages are a plus.

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