MICHAEL PHILLIPS
Saint Charles
Summary
Senior Operations and utilities leader with deep experience managing industrial refrigeration, plant utilities , facilities , and OSHA PSM/RMP compliance in food manufacturing enviroments. Proven record leading teams , owning regulatory readiness, and ensuing safe, reliable 24/7 operations. Trusted partner to maintenance, engineering , and production leadership with hands-on technical expertise and strong accountability for uptime ,safety and risk management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Utilities Supervisor
Americas Heartland Packing
Wright City
03.2025 - Current
.Lead plant utility operations, supporting 24/7 beef processing.
including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC , and compressed air systems.
.Supervise and schedele utility personnel to ensure safe , reliable and compliant operations.
.own utility system performance regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA ,PSM and emergency response.
Partner with maintenance, production, and engineering to minimize downtime and support plant throughput.
.Oversee preventive maintenance, contractors and utility-related capital improvements
PSM Coordinator
Sage V Foods LLC
North Little Rock
09.2021 - 02.2025
- Led OSHA PSM and EPA RMP compliance for industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Managed PHA'S, MOC'S audits and regulatory documentation.
- Served as site lead during regulatory inspections and emergency preparedness.
Refrigeration & Facility Manager
Dewafflebakkers
Little Rock
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Managed industrial ammonia refrigeration and facility systems supporting food production operations.
- Owned system reliability , safety, and regulatory compliance (OSHA,PSM ,EPA).
- Led maintenance activities, contractors,and capital repairs to support production uptime.
- Partnered with operations to reduce downtime and manage facility-related risk.
- Primary authority for ammonia refrigeration safety and compliance.
- supported capital upgrades and major equipment repairs .
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Education
High School Diploma -
Delta Special School Districts
Rohwer, AR05-1993
Skills
- Ammonia refrigeration
- Compliance management
- Risk assessment
- Facility operations
- Process improvement
- Preventive maintenance
- Regulatory inspections
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Safety training
- Communication
- Customer service
- Flexible and adaptable
- Written communication
- Basic math
- Organization
- Microsoft Word
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Supervision and leadership
- Cultural awareness
- Excellent communication
- Networking
- Team management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Ammonia Refrigeration Operator- Levels I-III
Timeline
Utilities Supervisor
Americas Heartland Packing
03.2025 - Current
PSM Coordinator
Sage V Foods LLC
09.2021 - 02.2025
Refrigeration & Facility Manager
Dewafflebakkers
01.2017 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Delta Special School Districts