Ammonia Refrigeration Manager

Wildflower Recruitment Consulting, LLC

Chillicothe, OH

Estimated pay: Est. $37–$43/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

[Source: Indeed]

The Refrigeration Manager is responsible for the leadership, operation, maintenance, safety, compliance, and reliability of all industrial refrigeration systems throughout the facility. This position directs Refrigeration Supervisors, technicians, maintenance mechanics, contractors, and vendors while ensuring refrigeration systems effectively support production requirements. The Refrigeration Manager develops and oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, emergency response activities, continuous-improvement initiatives, staffing, training, and departmental performance. This position works closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Safety, Human Resources, and other plant leadership to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operations. Duties and ResponsibilitiesRefrigeration Operations and Maintenance Direct the daily operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the facility’s industrial refrigeration systems. Ensure the reliable performance of compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, motors, valves, piping, instrumentation, PLCs, electrical controls, and associated equipment. Monitor system operating conditions, energy usage, equipment performance, and refrigeration capacity. Identify equipment deficiencies and develop corrective-action plans to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and system performance. Oversee routine, preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities. Review and prioritize refrigeration work orders based on safety, compliance, production needs, and equipment reliability. Review previous work orders and outstanding tasks when developing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules. Verify the accuracy and completeness of maintenance records, technician labor reporting, inspection documentation, and completed work orders. Coordinate refrigeration system shutdowns, repairs, upgrades, and installation projects with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and other affected departments. Evaluate new equipment, technology, maintenance practices, and system improvements. Ensure replacement parts, tools, materials, and critical spare components are available to support refrigeration operations. Safety and Regulatory Compliance Model and enforce company safety policies, environmental requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), HACCP procedures, and all other applicable company policies. Ensure refrigeration systems are operated and maintained in accordance with company requirements and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Lead and maintain refrigeration-related compliance programs, including Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plan (RMP), and applicable IIAR standards. Maintain accurate Standard Operating Procedures, inspection records, maintenance documentation, training records, and compliance files. Ensure the department remains prepared for customer, corporate, insurance, environmental, and regulatory inspections. Schedule and coordinate required system inspections, audits, testing, and compliance activities. Participate in and provide leadership during refrigeration-related emergency response activities. Investigate refrigeration incidents, equipment failures, safety concerns, and compliance deficiencies; identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with Safety, Environmental, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations personnel to proactively address risks and improve compliance. Ensure contractors and vendors comply with facility safety, food-safety, environmental, and refrigeration requirements. Leadership and Personnel Management Lead, supervise, train, and develop Refrigeration Supervisors, refrigeration technicians, maintenance mechanics, and other assigned employees. Establish clear performance expectations and monitor employee productivity, technical competency, safety, work quality, and policy compliance. Coach, recognize, counsel, and discipline employees as necessary and in accordance with company policies. Evaluate employees during introductory and established performance-review periods. Partner with Human Resources when addressing attendance, performance, conduct, staffing, and employee-relations matters. Review applications and participate in interviews and selection decisions for open refrigeration leadership and technical positions. Identify departmental training needs and ensure employees maintain required certifications and technical qualifications. Develop staffing plans and employee schedules to provide sufficient coverage for routine operations, planned maintenance, vacations, and emergency response. Review and approve employee time records, overtime, and paid-time-off requests. Promote accountability, teamwork, communication, professional development, and continuous improvement throughout the department. Lead department meetings and participate