Refrigeration Supervisor

Schwan's Company; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwan’s Company in Deer Park, TX is seeking a Refrigeration Supervisor to direct maintenance of production equipment and oversee ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring reliability and safety in a fast-paced food production environment. You will manage preventive maintenance, supervise technicians, enforce EPA PSM and OSHA safety standards, and coordinate external service vendors.

Strong technical knowledge, supervisory experience, and communication skills are required; a competitive base

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience; Ammonia Refrigeration experience required.
• Must have knowledge and skills in general construction, electrical systems, electronic systems, microprocessors, mechanical systems (refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, hydraulics and pneumatics) and CMMS.
• Working knowledge of food plant production and processing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety regulations (PSM & OSHA) and EPA regulations, USDA and sanitation standards preferred.
• Must have previous supervisor experience.
• Basic PC skills including MS Office and Outlook.
• SAP experience is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have basic mathematical and problem-solving skills to generate and maintain departmental reports.
• May be required to be clean shaven if trained to use a respirator.
• Must be capable and willing to work any shift and be on 24-hour call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct the maintenance and preventive maintenance of all production machinery and building maintenance needs.
• Supervise technical maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and repair of ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Manage food safety sanitation, quality, and security of the food products produced.
• Comply with EPA PSM regulations for hazardous facilities (Process Safety Management, Emergency Response, Risk Management Plans).
• Coordinate external service agencies to schedule refrigeration repair work and ensure timely completion.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance as required by PSM schedules.
• Maintain, repair, and inspect ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems.
• Conduct daily chemical testing and log results, adjusting parameters to keep systems within limits.
• Interface with state and federal agencies as required.
• Observe and diagnose machinery operation to identify malfunctions.
• Disassemble machinery for repairs and ensure ammonia safety equipment is up to date.
• Adhere to Safety Programs to protect employees and property.
• Supervise and train subordinates.
• Model conduct aligned with Schwan’s Company mission and ethics policies.
• Ensure proper use of PPE during shifts.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Ammonia refrigeration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Mathematics

Tools

MS Office & Outlook

SAP

Job description

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a Refrigeration Supervisor in Deer Park, TX. This position is responsible for the daily administration of one or more of the following HR disciplines: staffing, workforce relations, compensation and benefits, training, etc. This is the senior level professional position working under limited supervision on complex issues, plans and programs and has appreciable latitude for review and action or decisions and may interpret and apply organization policy.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the maintenance and preventive maintenance of all production machinery and any building maintenance needs.

• Supervise technical maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and the repair of ammonia refrigeration equipment including vessels, evaporators, condensers, pumps, motors, compressors, valves, and other refrigeration equipment.

• Manage the food safety sanitation, quality, and security of the food products produced.

• Comply with the EPA's Risk Management Program Regulation of a hazardous Chemical facility (Process Safety Management, System Management, Hazard Assessment, Emergency Response program, Risk Management Plans, Hazard Analysis, and Offsite Consequence strategies).

• Contact and coordinate external service agencies as appropriate to schedule refrigeration repair work and ensure timely and effective work order completion.

• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance as required by PSM schedules.

• Be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and examining refrigeration systems (both Ammonia and Freon)

• Perform daily chemical testing and logging all test results making adjustments required to maintain refrigeration & utility system within established limits.

• Interface with state and federal government agencies as required.

• Confer with operators and observe test and evaluate operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunctions.

• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs. Ensure all ammonia safety equipment is up to date.

• Comply with Safety Programs to ensure protection of employees and property.

• Supervise train and develop subordinates.

• Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates conduct themselves in a manner consistent with CJ Schwan's company mission, values, code of ethics policies, and other standards of conduct.

• Ensure nightly use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to bump caps, safety glasses/goggles, face shields, face masks, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years related experience; Ammonia Refrigeration experience required

• Must have knowledge and skills in the technologies of general construction, electrical systems, electronic systems, microprocessors, mechanical systems (e.g. production/process refrigeration boilers HVAC hydraulics and pneumatics), and computerized maintenance management systems.

• Working knowledge of food plant production and processing equipment preferred.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety knowledge of PSM & OSHA safety regulations, and EPA regulations, USDA and sanitation standards preferred.

• Must have previous supervisor experience.

• Basic PC skills including expertise with MS Office and Outlook.

• SAP experience is beneficial.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have basic mathematical and problem-solving skills in order to generate and maintain departmental reports.

• May be required to be clean shaven if trained in the use of and required to use a respirator.

• Must be capable and willing to work any shift and be on 24-hour call for emergency situations as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $68,000 to $113,000 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

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