Watershed Foods LLC · 3 weeks ago
Refrigeration Manager
Gridley, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelWatershed Foods LLC is seeking a Refrigeration Manager responsible for the operation and upkeep of a large ammonia refrigeration system. The role involves leading maintenance efforts, ensuring compliance and safety, and mentoring team members while collaborating with Maintenance and Engineering teams.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Assume responsibility, ownership, and daily accountability to ensure 20,000-pound ammonia system runs well to support manufacturing
Take charge of maintenance for Refrigeration, Boiler, and Steam systems
Maintain system compliance
Prioritize and lead growth, maintenance and improvement projects
Present proposals for necessary upgrades, repairs, and purchases with business rationales
Maintain and improve Process Safety Management
Track ammonia system parts inventory
Directly complete repairs on the ammonia system
Complete repairs according to best practices and industry standards
Track inventory of issues and address according to priority order
Educate and mentor authorized team members as system and staff increase
Work with Maintenance and Engineering teams as needed, to complete projects, repairs, installations, etc. for refrigeration and other aspects of Operations
In Refrigeration Manager’s absence, duties are covered by Maintenance Manager and Director of Engineering
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree and/or certification in industrial refrigeration operation, design, or repair
Understanding of refrigeration best practices
General mechanical aptitude
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to be flexible in prioritizing work based on changing circumstances
Manage multiple assignments; ability to plan and organize work in order to meet project dates and objectives
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Process Safety Management certification
Experience in food manufacturing
Benefits
PPO or HSA medical benefits with Employer Contributions.
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability insurance.
401K with a competitive company match.
8 Holidays, Vacation accrual, PTO program, Parental Leave.
Attendance, Safety, Service Awards.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Uniform and Boots provision.
Employee Assistance Program.
Chaplain Program.
Smart Dollar.
Company Events and Luncheons.
Paid Volunteer Days.
Referral bonuses.
Company
Watershed Foods LLC
Watershed Foods, LLC, is a progressive, growth-oriented company involved in the food and biotech sectors.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Center for Dairy Research (CDR)
2024-06-11Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Derek Meiss, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Aaron Anliker
President & COO
Recent News
Food Business News
2026-01-07
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