Refrigeration & Utilities Maintenance Manager
Overview
A newly constructed food manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Senior Refrigeration/Ammonia and Utilities Manager to help launch operations at a greenfield site. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build and shape a new facility's utility infrastructure and team. Relocation assistance is available.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operation, upkeep, and reliability of facility utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration under Process Safety Management (PSM), compressed air, boilers, steam, wastewater treatment, and environmental controls
- Supervise and mentor a team of leads, technicians, and operators to hit production, safety, and cost targets, while building a collaborative culture of continuous improvement
- Maintain full compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, PSM, LOTO), ensuring a safe working environment at all times
- Guide installation projects and preventive maintenance programs for refrigeration and utility assets to maximize uptime, efficiency, and output quality
- Identify and lead capital planning, cost-saving, and process improvement projects across utilities and refrigeration functions
- Deliver regular, accurate updates on safety, cost, and production metrics, and support Lean and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, plus 10+ years in utilities or maintenance management
- Demonstrated people-leadership background, including cross-functional collaboration with corporate stakeholders; CMRP, Six Sigma, or Lean credentials a plus
- Solid working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, PSM compliance, electrical systems, and hydraulics
- Food manufacturing background preferred, along with familiarity with USDA/FDA regulatory requirements
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range of $130,000-$150,000 annually, plus eligibility for a 20% performance-based incentive bonus. Actual offer depends on factors such as experience, education, certifications, and location. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage, retirement and financial planning support, paid time off, and wellbeing programs.
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