Job Title: Refrigeration Supervisor
Address: Jarratt, VA
Pay rate: $70,000 – $95,000 pay range — Commensurate with Experience/Certifications
Type of Facility: Cured and Smoked Hams
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Must Have: Positive attitude and "work completion" mindset.
- Associates degree with five (5) to seven (7) years of work experience in a supervisory/leadership role, OR
- Nine (9) to eleven (11) years of work experience, with a minimum of five (5) in a supervisory role where responsibility was maintained to ensure employees are fully trained and have a complete understanding for the process in which they are functioning
- Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of process equipment maintenance and CIP
- Food manufacturing (meat) industrial experience
- Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
- Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred.
- Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
- Good planning and priority setting skills.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Bilingual, preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- May be required to work long hours and weekends.
*Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug screen, background and criminal checks*
Company Description:
The company is a prominent American supplier and manufacturer of premium delicatessen meats, cheeses, and condiments. Founded in 1905 in Brooklyn, New York, the family-owned business has grown from a small local operation into a massive national brand. Since 2001, the company has been headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, distributing its catalog of over 500 products to supermarkets, independent delicatessens, and gourmet food establishments across the United States and select international markets.
Role Overview:
As the Refrigeration Supervisor, you'll lead a dynamic maintenance team in the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all critical utilities equipment across the plant. Reporting directly to the Facility Manager, this position is responsible for supervision of the daily activities and operations performed by the Refrigeration Group within the Facilities Department to ensure refrigeration, steam, process equipment and wastewater discharge systems support facility requirements. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring smooth operations, minimizing mechanical downtime, and maximizing production efficiency. By overseeing the maintenance of refrigeration processes, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping product flows and production lines running at their peak, driving performance and contributing to the overall success of the facility. Your leadership ensures that every piece of equipment works seamlessly, keeping the plant in top shape for optimal production.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Utilities Department.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.
Benefits: Medical, Life Insurance, Vision, Dental, STD