Refrigeration & Utilities Maintenance Lead

American Foods Group, LLC; Gibbon (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefit plan

Training & advancement opportunities

401k

Job summary

Gibbon Packing, LLC, an American Foods Group company, is seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Supervisor at our Gibbon, NE plant to lead the maintenance of refrigeration systems, boilers and air make-up units.

You will develop strong employee relations, coach a skilled team, ensure Food Safety and SQF compliance, and drive cost reductions while minimizing downtime. This role offers growth within a privately held, long‑standing beef processing company.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• PLC background with Allen Bradley Programming - minimum of 2 years preferred.
• Process SafetyManagement (PSM) background including maintaining proper documentation - minimum of 2 years preferred.
• Ammonia Refrigeration background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all mechanical aspects of refrigeration systems, boilers, air compressors, and building maintenance.
• Develop and maintain effective employee relations.
• Professional team building: Encourage teamwork and learning; maintain professional attitude and neat shop.
• Monitor the cleanliness of the shop work area and ensure policies are followed.
• Ensure all Food Safety, SQF, and Safety policies are followed; PPE compliance.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide direction to maintenance staff.
• Maintain minimal production downtime and implement solutions to reduce downtime.
• Schedule preventative maintenance and support continuous improvements and cost reduction.
• Account for tools and equipment distributed daily; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC background with Allen Bradley

PSM background

Ammonia Refrigeration background

Job description

Gibbon Packing, LLC, an American Foods Group company, is seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Supervisor at our Gibbon, NE plant to lead the maintenance of refrigeration systems, boilers and air make-up units.

You will develop strong employee relations, coach a skilled team, ensure Food Safety and SQF compliance, and drive cost reductions while minimizing downtime. This role offers growth within a privately held, long‑standing beef processing company.