Industrial Refrigeration Lead - Food Safety & Ops

Bellisio Foods Inc.; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellisio Foods Inc. is seeking a Refrigeration Supervisor to lead the refrigeration operations essential to food production and cold storage. You will direct staff, enforce safety and quality standards, and coordinate preventive maintenance with maintenance and production teams.

The role emphasizes monitoring system performance, managing logs, and ensuring compliance with PSM and RMP. It requires hands-on supervision in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Industrial refrigeration experience; 2–5 years preferred.
• Experience leading a team or supervising employees.
• Familiarity with PSM/RMP requirements applicable to refrigeration operations.
• Able to read equipment manuals, diagrams, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead refrigeration operations and supervise assigned staff.
• Enforce safety policies, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and proper maintenance practices.
• Oversee refrigeration equipment and related controls.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, and alarms to maintain production conditions.
• Plan preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with maintenance, production, sanitation, quality, and warehouse teams.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Planning & organizing

Communication

Conflict resolution

Flexibility

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

RETA certification or refrigeration training

Tools

MS Office

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Bellisio Foods Inc. is seeking a Refrigeration Supervisor to lead the refrigeration operations essential to food production and cold storage. You will direct staff, enforce safety and quality standards, and coordinate preventive maintenance with maintenance and production teams.

The role emphasizes monitoring system performance, managing logs, and ensuring compliance with PSM and RMP. It requires hands-on supervision in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.