Job Description

Brand: ['Michael Foods Inc.']

Categories: Quality

Locations: Gaylord, Minnesota

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Req ID: 33153

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position provides Process Safety Management (PSM) oversight and coordination for Gaylord and Chaska and is responsible for compliance with facility PSM standards and MFI Safety Policies and Procedures. The role provides cross-site program leadership and technical guidance, partnering with Maintenance leadership, the Maintenance workforce, and Maintenance Storeroom and Planner functions at both locations. The position tracks, analyzes, and reports MFI Maintenance Key Performance Indicators to support operational effectiveness. The role requires independent organization of work, completion within established deadlines, and collaboration with team members while working with minimal supervision.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champion, model, and actively reinforce Michael Foods’ culture, values, and safety-first principles across both sites.
• Provide cross-site PSM program leadership, oversight, coordination, and technical guidance for the Gaylord, Chaska, & other MFI regional facilities.
• Ensure organizational compliance with plant safety, food safety, sanitation requirements, and all applicable GMP regulations at both locations.
• Serve in a cross-site leadership capacity providing Process Safety Management (PSM) oversight, coordination, and strategic guidance.
• Maintain accountability for facility compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management standards and MFI Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Partner with Maintenance leadership to support strategic planning, continuous improvement, and execution of Maintenance Storeroom, Planning, and workforce initiatives.
• Influence, analyze, and report Maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support operational effectiveness and business objectives.
• Lead PSM and Environmental programs, including EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements, ensuring alignment with regulatory and corporate standards.
• Act as a lead or ad-hoc leader for select SRMP-related Element 12 teams.
• Direct the implementation and sustainability of PSM/RMP-compliant programs at both sites.
• Provide subject-matter oversight for ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
• Control Management of Change (MOC) documentation processes, exercising authority over documentation control.
• Lead PSM audit preparation, participate in audits, and oversee post-audit corrective action tracking and closure documentation.
• Accountable for maintaining, analyzing, and reporting environmental compliance data to internal and external stakeholders.
• Independently organize and prioritize assigned work across all locations, meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision and coordinating with team members.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

A technical degree in HVAC or ammonia systems is recommended; a four-year science or engineering degree is preferred; PSM Certification. Preferred experience includes Process Safety Management and 5–7 years in manufacturing and utilities.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Competent in using Microsoft Office and CMMS System (Preferably SAP).
• Must be able to read and interpret various forms of documents and translate the data into a computerized inventory control system.
• Good math, oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible and shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment.
• Highly effective multi-tasker; resourceful with a “get-it-done, can-do” attitude and a self-starter.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with all team peers and customers.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and data.
• Ability to travel for training and continuous improvement activities
• Detail oriented and experienced with software reporting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to endure daily excessive walking, standing, crouching, lifting, twisting, climbing, & reaching.

The pay range for this position is $80,166 - $118,645 per year.