Facilities Manager at Lyons Magnus LLC

Walton, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ammonia Refrigeration, Process Safety Management (PSM), Industrial Utilities Management, Preventive Maintenance, Contractor Management, Troubleshooting, Regulatory Compliance, CMMS, Project Execution, Mechanical Integrity, Boiler Operations, HVAC, Water Treatment, P&ID Interpretation, Leadership, Emergency Response

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2,000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally. At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future. The Facilities Manager is responsible for leading the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the site’s facility utilities and infrastructure systems, with primary emphasis on ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam systems, compressed air, HVAC, water systems, wastewater support, building systems, and related utility assets. This role owns the facility’s ammonia refrigeration program, including day-to-day operational oversight, preventive maintenance, mechanical integrity, contractor coordination, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The Facilities Manager is also a key site leader for Process Safety Management (PSM) and related ammonia regulatory programs, ensuring systems are properly maintained, documented, audited, and operated in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations. This position requires a hands-on technical leader with strong refrigeration and utilities experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead both internal maintenance personnel and outside contractors. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility to support business and operational needs. *On-Call Requirements: Participation in an on-call rotation is required to provide plant support, including occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response as needed. Location: Walton, Kentucky Travel Requirements: Less than 5% Work environment: Primarily based in a manufacturing facility with regular exposure to production, maintenance, and utility operations. Frequent interaction with equipment, machinery, and industrial systems is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the site's ammonia refrigeration and Process Safety Management (PSM) program, ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, IIAR, and all applicable regulatory and company requirements. Manage the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of critical plant utility and facility systems, including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, HVAC, water treatment, fire protection, and building infrastructure. Oversee PSM program elements, mechanical integrity, emergency response readiness, process hazard analyses (PHAs), management of change (MOC), compliance audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation. Develop, implement, and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programs while ensuring accurate CMMS documentation and equipment records. Lead and develop facilities, utilities, and refrigeration personnel by promoting safe work practices, technical expertise, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Manage contractors and facility-related projects, including scope development, vendor selection, project execution, and compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Monitor utility performance, equipment reliability, energy usage, and operating costs, driving continuous improvement initiatives to maximize system uptime and efficiency. Maintain accurate documentation and support regulatory, insurance, food safety, environmental, and third-party audits while ensuring ongoing compliance with GMP, SQF, and company standards. Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong technical depth in ammonia refrigeration and industrial utilities. Safety-first leadership mindset. High ownership of compliance and documentation. Practical troubleshooting ability. Strong sense of urgency during downtime events. Ability to balance production support with regulatory discipline. Clear communication with operations, maintenance, EHS, engineering, and contractors. Strong planning, prioritization, and follow-through. Willingness to be hands-on when needed. Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in industrial facilities, utilities, refrigeration, or maintenance leadership. Strong hands-on experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. Demonstrated working knowledge of PSM and ammonia compliance programs. Experience with boilers, steam systems, air compressors, HVAC, and plant utility systems. Experience leading maintenance or facilities technicians. Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, mechanical integrity, troubleshooting, and reliability practices. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and code requirements. Strong contractor management and project execution skills. Working knowledge of CMMS systems. Strong communication, documentation, and follow-up skills. Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed. Preferred Qualifications Food, beverage, dairy, cold storage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience. RETA certification, such as CARO or CIRO. Boiler operator license or documented boiler operations experience. Experience with IIAR standards and ammonia refrigeration best practices. Experience managing EPA RMP requirements. Experience with SQF, GMP, FDA, or food safety audit environments. Experience with energy reduction, compressed air optimization, steam efficiency, and utility reliability programs. Experience managing capital projects and utility infrastructure upgrades. Experience with PLCs, controls, SCADA, refrigeration controls, or building automation systems. Additional InformationOur compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more. If you meet these requirements and are eager to join a dynamic company poised for further growth, please respond with your cover letter, and salary requirements.To learn more about Lyons Magnus, LLC its products and core values, visit www.lyonsmagnus.com or follow us on Instagram or LinkedInLyons Magnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.*This organization participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Lead the safe and compliant operation of site facility utilities, with a primary focus on the ammonia refrigeration and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs. Manage the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of critical infrastructure including boilers, HVAC, and water systems.