Refrigeration Operations Lead (Ammonia Systems)

Nortera Foods Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with HSA/FSA

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Nortera Foods Inc. in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Manager to lead all refrigeration and utility operations across multiple facilities. You will drive preventive maintenance, oversee equipment reliability, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role also focuses on mentoring staff, optimizing budgets, and advancing safety culture. Salary range is $100,000–$115,000 with full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with industrial refrigeration/maintenance training.
• Ammonia I & II certification and Refrigeration Operator accreditation required.
• Experience and knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead refrigeration and utility operations, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop refrigeration team, set goals, schedule, train, and support across facilities.
• Drive safety and process safety programs: PSM, ammonia safety, HACCP, GMP, workplace safety.
• Oversee budgets, CAPEX, and continuous improvement for equipment and production reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Prioritization

Continuous improvement

OSHA compliance

EPA compliance

GMP familiarity

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Industrial refrigeration training

Ammonia I & II certification

Refrigeration Operator accreditation

Tools

Blueprints & schematics

Maintenance & inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nortera Foods Inc. in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Manager to lead all refrigeration and utility operations across multiple facilities. You will drive preventive maintenance, oversee equipment reliability, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role also focuses on mentoring staff, optimizing budgets, and advancing safety culture. Salary range is $100,000–$115,000 with full benefits.