Refrigeration Manager

JBS Foods; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Refrigeration Manager to lead the ammonia refrigeration and powerhouse teams at our Georgia facility. You will schedule staff, oversee preventive maintenance, ensure compliance with OSHA and PSM standards, and manage the refrigeration maintenance budget. The role requires strong leadership and RETA-certified expertise.

The position offers long-term career development, competitive benefits, and a focus on safety and reliability across our processing plant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years in ammonia refrigeration
• RETA certification a plus
• Ability to train and supervise subordinates
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook; SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work all days/shifts as needed

Responsibilities

• Schedules powerhouse and refrigeration personnel to maintain department operations.
• Prepares and supervises preventive maintenance schedules for systems in powerhouse and ammonia refrigeration.
• Reviews utilities reports and addresses issues affecting performance.
• Ensures OSHA, PSM standards are maintained.
• Trains personnel in equipment operation and RETA certification for reports.
• Manages refrigeration maintenance budget.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE, and PSM policies.
• Coordinates 24-hour coverage and oversees ammonia system projects.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

RETA certification

Training & supervision

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

SAP experience

Shift work

Leadership

Education

Technical school or high school with related experience

BS/BA in Applied Sciences (Poultry/Animal Science/Biology) preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

REFRIGERATION MANAGER

This position manages and coordinates the activities of the Refrigeration and Boiler Departments in this Prepared Foods facility

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Schedules powerhouse and refrigeration personnel to maintain the department for optimal facility operation.
• Prepares and supervises preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to maintain all systems under the powerhouse and ammonia refrigeration departments.
• Reviews utilities reports.
• Addresses issues that arise which could adversely impact the operational performance of the facility.
• Insures that all OSHA, PSM standards are maintained in a timely and accurate manner.
• Trains personnel in proper operation of equipment and works toward RETA certification for all reports.
• Manages and maintains the maintenance budget for refrigeration.
• Ensures all systems are operated in compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE, and PSM policies and procedures.
• Schedules work crews for 24- hour coverage.
• Oversees all projects related to the plant ammonia system.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of technical school training or high school with comparable experience. BS/BA Degree in Applied Sciences such as Poultry Science, Animal Science or Biology preferred.

BASIC SKILLS:

Prefer a minimum of 5 - 10 years in ammonia refrigeration experience.
RETA certification a plus.
Must have demonstrated ability to train and supervise subordinates.
Must be able to work well with management personnel.
C omputer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). SAP experience preferred Ability to work all days/shifts as needed.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base Salary range of $90,005 - $109,356.30.00
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.