Facilities Maintenance Manager

POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates. The Utilities Maintenance Manager is accountable for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation, maintenance, and improvement of plant utility and facility systems—including ammonia refrigeration, steam/boilers, compressed air, electrical power distribution, water/wastewater treatment, HVAC/rooftop units, fire protection, and building/grounds. The role leads a team of utility technicians and specialists, owns compliance for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) as applicable, and delivers asset reliability, energy efficiency, and capacity through robust maintenance strategies and capital execution. Champion a zero-incident culture; enforce company Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) policies, OSHA/Cal-OSHA requirements, and LOTO/arc-flash/electrical safety procedures. Own PSM/RMP elements for ammonia refrigeration (e.g., Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, Process Hazard Analysis, compliance audits, incident investigations, training, emergency planning) and maintain complete, accessible documentation. Ensure utilities and wastewater operations meet all regulatory permits, inspections, and reporting (daily/weekly/monthly/annual). Respond to audits and drive closure of corrective actions. Oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers and plant steam, compressed air systems, cooling towers/chilled water, plant water, wastewater treatment, and fire systems to achieve availability, capacity, quality, and energy targets. Schedule and verify preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM), develop procedures/SOPs, and drive root-cause analysis (RCA) to eliminate chronic failures. Monitor performance data (temperatures/pressures, vibration, thermography, flows, energy usage) and implement corrective actions to optimize efficiency and reliability. Ensure reliability of incoming utility power and plant distribution (switchgear, MCCs, transformers); plan testing, coordination studies, and maintenance with qualified resources. Support controls/BAS/PLC troubleshooting and standards; review and approve changes impacting utilities safety and reliability. Oversee building, grounds, and facility systems (HVAC/RTUs, fans, roofs, lighting, fire protection) to ensure a safe, compliant, and functional environment. Lead and develop a team of Utilities Maintenance Technicians, a PSM Specialist, and MRO/Stores coordination; set expectations, assign work, coach performance, and build bench strength through training and qualification programs. Foster engagement, ownership, and cross-training to ensure adequate coverage for a 24/7 operation. Administer the CMMS to plan/schedule work, manage backlog, set PM/PdM intervals, and maintain accurate asset histories and compliance records. Review and approve SOPs, job plans, and technical documentation for utility equipment. Scope, justify, plan, and execute utilities/facilities capital projects (design, submittals, commissioning, turnover) on time and on budget. Manage contractors, bids, and FAT/SAT; verify as-built documentation and training at handover. Own utilities/facilities operating budget (labor, maintenance, energy, water/chemicals) and deliver productivity, reliability, and energy savings. Prepare weekly/monthly performance summaries for leadership and implement Lean and reliability best practices (5S, standard work, RCA/CA, FMEA, criticality analysis). Lead response to utilities outages, ammonia leaks, equipment failures, and weather events; coordinate notifications, stabilization, root cause, and corrective actions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of Aseptic principles, specifically designing systems to prevent contamination from microorganisms during procedures, ensuring a sterile environment, and minimizing risk of infection Strong understanding of food safety PMs and the implications on product quality Proactive mindset and proven ability to implement PM programs prioritization for minimizing downtime Demonstrated understanding on implementation of Total Productive Maintenance Must have deep working knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Asset Condition Management Focused, organized, and results-oriented individual with demonstrated passion for solving problems and operational excellence Ability to work effectively with clients at all levels of the organization, both autonomously and within a team Understands the functionality and application of a CMMS (preferably Oracle eAM) Superior problem solving and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative Advanced interpersonal skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and maintain credibility across all levels of the organization Mechanical/electrical fundamentals; ability to interpret P&IDs, one-lines, and equipment schematics. PSM/RMP compliance (MOC, MI, PHA, audits, incident investigation). CMMS proficiency (planning, scheduling, KPIs); basic SCADA/BAS/PLC literacy. Strong troubleshooting, RCA, and preventive/predictive maintenance practices. Vendor/contractor management and project management skills. Clear written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across Operations, EHS, Quality, and Engineering. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field; or equivalent experience (10+ years) in utilities/facilities with PSM oversight. 5+ years in Utilities/Facilities systems management (ammonia, boilers/steam, compressed air, water/wastewater, HVAC, electrical d