Sr. Utilities Manager

Summary

Chobani is seeking an enthusiastic go-getter that enjoys a challenge and likes to make a difference. Our Utilities Manager will have an ability to lead the Utilities Team. They will be detail-oriented 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, coaching, training and technical support) to utilities 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 departments' employees.
• Coordinates and integrates services within the specified departments to insure adherence to regulatory agencies as well as organization policies and guidelines.
• Coordinates with internal and external technicians and engineers in the development of capital projects within the facility.
• Directs the efforts of supervisors in providing general maintenance, scheduled maintenance, small scale short-duration improvement projects.
• Promotes efforts to continually improve the value of departmental activities as well as those of the entire organization.
• Works with consulting engineers, contractors, and other agencies to complete projects.
• Utilizes experience with municipal infrastructure and knowledge of database management
• Supports root cause failure analysis to reduce down time and increase production.
• Action oriented, 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 stakeholder 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 strictly adhered to and enforced.
• Secure subcontractors utilizing 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 with 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

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 byHamdi 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 cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

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. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.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.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including : 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.

Compensation Range : $122,000.00-$183,000.00, plus bonus.