Senior Refrigeration & Compliance Leader

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement

EAP and learning programs

Job summary

Farmer Focus seeks a experienced Refrigeration Manager to lead refrigeration operations across multiple facilities. You will drive safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance for ammonia and Freon‑based systems while guiding the refrigeration team and coordinating with safety, engineering, and production colleagues.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, capital project oversight, and a culture of technical excellence, with on‑site work at plant locations and minimal travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial refrigeration, including ammonia systems.
• 3+ years in leadership managing teams and complex systems.
• Experience with PSM and Risk Management Plan regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of refrigeration operations across multiple facilities.
• Ensure compliance with PSM and Risk Management Plan regulations.
• Lead and mentor refrigeration leaders, technicians, and PSM personnel.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs, SOPs, and emergency protocols.
• Oversee capital projects related to refrigeration, air, and boiler systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align with production goals.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Cross-functional work

CMMS knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

RETA CIRO certification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Farmer Focus seeks a experienced Refrigeration Manager to lead refrigeration operations across multiple facilities. You will drive safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance for ammonia and Freon‑based systems while guiding the refrigeration team and coordinating with safety, engineering, and production colleagues.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, capital project oversight, and a culture of technical excellence, with on‑site work at plant locations and minimal travel as needed.