Position: Maintenance Supervisor (Ammonia Refrigeration)
Type: Salary
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Education:
- GED (Min.) (required);Associates degree (preferred / not required)
- Refrigeration coursework / certification / formal training (preferred)
Experience:
- Min. of 3 years work experience in refrigeration equipment & systems OR related field
- Min. 2 years’ maintenance leadership experience / training (required)
General:
The ammonia refrigeration maintenance supervisor directs, oversees, and drives the day-to-day repairs, troubleshooting, and PM activities of the plant’s ammonia refrigeration system. This working supervisor oversees and actively participates in the work of 10-12 ammonia refrigeration techs. (Direct reports). The role partners with process maintenance, production, & quality to ensure 24/7 ammonia refrigeration systems meet the needs of site operations. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and primarily works M-F schedule, with flexibility to cover early/ late shift, short-notice overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed
Specific Duties / Responsibilities:
- Supervise and oversee daily ammonia refrigeration operations.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal refrigeration regulations and codes.
- Promote the team's safety-first mindset and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
- Apply refrigeration knowledge to install & start-up refrigeration equipment per specifications.
- Guide and support team; coordinate resources in troubleshooting repairs and preventative maintenance (PMs) for ammonia refrigeration system.
- Keep team focused on priorities; assist with refrigeration system operation and ensure team shares knowledge and cross-trains.
- Collaborate with vendors and parts room team to manage inventory / supplies for refrigeration systems.
- Exhibit knowledge and perform work related to Process Safety management (PSM), Frick computer and ice making systems.
- Utilize / train team members on the work order system, logs and documentation to track PMs, repairs and PSM tasks.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager
Requirements
Skills/Abilities/Attributes:
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial setting
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems & regulatory compliance
- Proven leadership and problem-solving abilities to positively influence team performance
- Self-directed team player; able to work effectively in fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various levels
- Flexible to work varying schedules, including rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements:
- Work safely in varying conditions –hot, cold, wet; e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees
- Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
- Stand, squat, climb, regular basis, up to 12 hrs./shift
- Able to work in confined spaces when necessary and perform routine elevated work
Benefits
Prestage Foods of NC is a family-owned turkey processing plant located in St. Pauls, NC. Our mission is to produce quality food at a competitive price. We are looking for individuals who go the extra mile and will be a great addition to our team. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits.