Pilgrim's · 2 weeks ago
Refrigeration Manager
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expPilgrim's is seeking a Refrigeration Manager to manage and coordinate the activities of the Refrigeration and Boiler Departments. The role involves scheduling personnel, overseeing maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing the maintenance budget.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Schedules powerhouse and refrigeration personnel to maintain the department for optimal facility operation
Prepares and supervises preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to maintain all systems under the powerhouse and ammonia refrigeration departments
Reviews utilities reports
Addresses issues that arise which could adversely impact the operational performance of the facility
Insures that all OSHA, PSM standards are maintained in a timely and accurate manner
Trains personnel in proper operation of equipment and works toward RETA certification for all reports
Manages and maintains the maintenance budget for refrigeration
Ensures all systems are operated in compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE, and PSM policies and procedures
Schedules work crews for 24-hour coverage
Oversees all projects related to the plant ammonia system
Qualification
Required
Minimum of technical school training or high school with comparable experience
Minimum of 5 - 10 years in ammonia refrigeration experience
Demonstrated ability to train and supervise subordinates
Ability to work well with management personnel
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work all days/shifts as needed
Preferred
BS/BA Degree in Applied Sciences such as Poultry Science, Animal Science or Biology
RETA certification
SAP experience
Company
Pilgrim's
We are a global chicken and pork company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2023-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-04-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Dustin Dickson
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