Ice Cream PSM Refrigeration Supervisor
About The Position
The PSM Refrigeration Supervisor is responsible for leading the site PSM team and managing the Refrigeration and HVAC Maintenance operations across a 24/7 ice cream manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient performance while driving execution of the Ice Cream Manufacturing System (ICMS) and championing The Ice Cream Way cultural behaviors throughout the organization. Reporting to the Associate Director of Engineering, the PSM Refrigeration Supervisor leads the facilities maintenance 3 (refrigeration) technician group, oversees the site’s Process Safety Management (PSM) program, Hazmat team lead, and be an active member of the sites PM program. In the Associate Director’s absence, this role serves as a key site leader. The position ensures compliance with all Safety, Health, Environmental, and GMP requirements and plays an integral role in strengthening the site’s performance across Safety, Quality, Output, and Cost.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Engineering or related field).
- Maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing 24/7 environment strongly preferred.
- Proven experience leading technical teams and driving results through structured systems such as ICMS, UMS, WCM, TPM, or Lean.
- Deep knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, OSHA requirements, and manufacturing compliance.
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing systems.
- Demonstrated capability to lead change, influence others, and build high‑performance, safety‑first cultures.
- Overall knowledge of PSM and refrigeration systems.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a culture leader, consistently role‑modeling The Ice Cream Way behaviors: Ownership, Teamwork, Pride in Quality, Safety Mindset, and Continuous Improvement.
- Champion a proactive safety culture and lead full implementation of all site Safety, Health, and Environmental programs.
- Actively participate in the Central Safety Health Environmental Committee (CSHEC), owning required programs and ensuring compliance with OSHA, GMP, and internal safety standards.
- Embed ICMS (Ice Cream Manufacturing Systems) practices in daily work systems assuring strong governance, disciplined execution of standards, and operator engagement in sustaining improvements.
- Build an inclusive, respectful environment where employees feel empowered to own results and stop the line when safety or quality is at risk.
- Lead end‑to‑end Ammonia Utility Maintenance operations for the Sikeston site, ensuring asset reliability, uptime, and adherence to ICMS Engineering & Maintenance standards.
- Championing the sites digital transformation journey
- Oversee all Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements for ammonia refrigeration, steam, electrical, and high‑hazard systems.
- Serve as an Early Equipment Management (EEM) Pillar Champion, ensuring standards, schedules, centerlines, and asset strategies are executed with excellence.
- Strengthening PM and autonomous maintenance systems to improve mean time between failures (MTBF) and reduce unplanned downtime for the facility
- Work collaboratively with Safety, Quality, and Production partners to drive reliability improvements, capability building, and disciplined problem-solving.
- Manage Repair & Maintenance budgets ensuring cost stewardship and reliability improvements.
- Deliver year-over-year improvements in key factory KPIs, including: OEE, Waste / Giveaway, Labor productivity, Attainment, Business waste reduction
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of skilled maintenance technicians across a 24/7 operation.
- Build an ICMS‑aligned work system that empower operators and technicians to solve problems closest to the source.
- Strengthening technical capability through training, certification, and progression pathways aligned with the Ice Cream Manufacturing System.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and pride in craftsmanship.
- Manage performance, develop talent pipelines, and drive new ways of working that elevate team effectiveness and engagement.
Benefits
- Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
- Flexible ways of working
- Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
- Time off to rest and recharge
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Medical, dental and (where applicable) vision coverage
- Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
- Health-related savings and spending accounts
- Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan
- Additional employee perks (e.g., corporate discounts, commuter or learning support)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
