• Maintenance Supervisor - Ammonia Refrigeration

    Prestage (St. Pauls, NC)


    Position: Maintenance Supervisor (Ammonia Refrigeration)

     

    Type: Salary

     

    Reports to: Maintenance Manager

    Education:

    + GED (Min.) (required);Associates degree (preferred / not required)

    + Refrigeration coursework / certification / formal training (preferred)

    Experience:

    + Min. of 3 years work experience in refrigeration equipment & systems OR related field

    + Min. 2 years’ maintenance leadership experience / training (required)

    General:

    The ammonia refrigeration maintenance supervisor directs, oversees, and drives the day-to-day repairs, troubleshooting, and PM activities of the plant’s ammonia refrigeration system. This working supervisor oversees and actively participates in the work of 10-12 ammonia refrigeration techs. (Direct reports). The role partners with process maintenance, production, & quality to ensure 24/7 ammonia refrigeration systems meet the needs of site operations. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and primarily works M-F schedule, with flexibility to cover early/ late shift, short-notice overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed

    Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

    + Supervise and oversee daily ammonia refrigeration operations.

    + Ensure compliance with state and federal refrigeration regulations and codes.

    + Promote the team's safety-first mindset and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

    + Apply refrigeration knowledge to install & start-up refrigeration equipment per specifications.

    + Guide and support team; coordinate resources in troubleshooting repairs and preventative maintenance (PMs) for ammonia refrigeration system.

    + Keep team focused on priorities; assist with refrigeration system operation and ensure team shares knowledge and cross-trains.

    + Collaborate with vendors and parts room team to manage inventory / supplies for refrigeration systems.

    + Exhibit knowledge and perform work related to Process Safety management (PSM), Frick computer and ice making systems.

    + Utilize / train team members on the work order system, logs and documentation to track PMs, repairs and PSM tasks.

    + Other duties as assigned by Manager

    Requirements

    Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

    + Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial setting

    + 3+ years of hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems & regulatory compliance

    + Proven leadership and problem-solving abilities to positively influence team performance

    + Self-directed team player; able to work effectively in fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various levels

    + Flexible to work varying schedules, including rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

    Physical Requirements:

    + Work safely in varying conditions –hot, cold, wet; e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees

    + Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.

    + Stand, squat, climb, regular basis, up to 12 hrs./shift

    + Able to work in confined spaces when necessary and perform routine elevated work

     

    Benefits

     

    Prestage Foods of NC is a family-owned turkey processing plant located in St. Pauls, NC. Our mission is to produce quality food at a competitive price. We are looking for individuals who go the extra mile and will be a great addition to our team. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits.