Schwan's Company · 13 hours ago
Refrigeration / Ammonia Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $178K/yr
8+ years expSchwan’s Company, a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods, is seeking a skilled Refrigeration/Ammonia Manager to oversee the operation and maintenance of critical building systems at their food manufacturing facilities in the Houston, TX area. The role involves ensuring the reliable performance of refrigeration and HVAC systems, managing a team of technicians, and driving process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and compliance of all plant refrigeration (ammonia) and HVAC systems
Lead, develop, and manage a team of skilled Technicians, ensuring staffing, training, safety, and performance align with production goals
Ensure compliance with PSM, HazMat, OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, and all local, state, and federal safety/environmental regulations, while promoting a safe and efficient work environment
Direct maintenance activities that support production efficiency, including equipment installation, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor and report on key operational metrics such as safety, production uptime, maintenance cost, and asset management, ensuring goals are met at the lowest cost
Drive process improvement and cost-effective solutions through Lean Manufacturing practices (TPM, TPS) and active participation in capital planning and project execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with 8+ years of related experience with industrial ammonia maintenance management
Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and collaborating with corporate partners
Strong technical expertise in ammonia refrigeration and PSM
Experience in food manufacturing and familiarity with USDA/FDA regulations
Ensure compliance with PSM, HazMat, OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, and all local, state, and federal safety/environmental regulations
Direct maintenance activities that support production efficiency, including equipment installation, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor and report on key operational metrics such as safety, production uptime, maintenance cost, and asset management
Drive process improvement and cost-effective solutions through Lean Manufacturing practices (TPM, TPS) and active participation in capital planning and project execution
Preferred
Certifications such as CMRP, Six Sigma, or Lean are a plus
SAP experience is beneficial
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Time off programs
Retirement and financial offerings
Company
Schwan's Company
Schwan's Company is a food and beverage manufacturing company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Bain Capital Special Situations
2019-05-23Private Equity
Leadership Team
Dimitrios Smyrnios
Chief Executive Officer
Bill Reilly, MBA
Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer
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