Refrigeration Manager

Nortera Foods Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Health Insurance w/HSA or FSA

Dental/Vision Insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Nortera Foods Inc. is North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, committed to healthy and sustainable food while investing in employee growth. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of learning and development.

The daily role focuses on leading refrigeration and utility operations, driving safety and efficiency across multiple facilities, and overseeing budgeting and continuous improvement initiatives in a growing company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with industrial refrigeration training.
• Ammonia I & II certification required.
• Refrigeration Operator accreditation required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead refrigeration and utility operations, oversee preventive maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop refrigeration team members, set performance goals, manage scheduling and training.
• Drive process safety, ammonia refrigeration safety (PSM), HACCP, GMP, and safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Ammonia refrigeration knowledge

OSHA/EPA/GMP compliance

Blueprints & schematics reading

Maintenance systems knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with technical refrigeration training

Ammonia I & II certification

Refrigeration Operator accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management systems

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $105,000 USD to $130,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brand Arctic Gardens.

Why Choose Nortera:

• Competitive salary and Annual bonus program
• Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
• Dental/Vision Insurance and several supplemental Insurance options
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity
• Referral program
• An environment that fosters learning and professional development
  Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Your Daily Role:

• Lead all refrigeration and utility operations, including preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, contractor coordination, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage and develop refrigeration team members, establish performance goals, oversee scheduling, provide technical training, and support refrigeration operations across multiple facilities.
• Drive Process Safety Management (PSM), ammonia refrigeration safety, HACCP, GMP, and workplace safety initiatives while fostering a culture of zero incidents and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee departmental budgets, capital improvement projects, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance equipment performance, production efficiency, food safety, and operational reliability.

What qualifications and skills do I need to be successful?

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with industrial technical training in refrigeration, utilities, maintenance, or a related field; Ammonia I & II certification and Refrigeration Operator accreditation required.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Refrigeration Mechanic with strong knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, pumps, controls, freezer tunnels, and related mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team management skills, with the ability to prioritize work, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics, using maintenance and inventory management systems, Microsoft Office, and working safely in industrial environments, including confined spaces, varying temperatures, and lifting up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.

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