What are the responsibilities and job description for the REFRIGERATION MANAGER position at Pilgrim's?
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- 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.
- Supervises workers engaged in installing, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment. Supervises employees who maintain, repair and service plant equipment, buildings, and facilities.
- Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
- Prepares work schedules. Makes work assignments to subordinates.
- Interprets company policy to employees and enforces company policy and practices.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems.
- Works on projects involving the construction of new buildings and facilities and the alteration or modification of existing ones.
- Maintains production equipment in a manner that meets organization standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime. Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs and procedures. Administers training programs to ensure proper operations, preventive maintenance, and repair programs and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers.
- Ability to read and understand schematics.
- Ability to arc and gas weld.
- Oversee all aspects of site Maintenance and Refrigeration (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, ect)
- Supervise 1stshift maintenance and all of refrigeration.
- Will work in a weekend rotation.
- This position will report directly to the maintenance superintendent.
- BASIC SKILLS:
- Prefer a minimum of 5 - 10 years in ammonia refrigeration experience.
- RETA certification a plus.
- Must have demonstrated ability to train and supervise subordinates.
- Must be able to work well with management personnel.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). SAP experience preferred.
- Ability to work all days/shifts as needed.
- EOE/Vet/Disabled