Refrigeration/Ammonia Manager

Schwan's Company • Sioux Falls, SD

14h • $104,625 - $174,375

About The Position

CJ Schwan’s, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! Our brand-new, 700,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD, is taking shape — and we’re ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. We’re building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together. Relocation assistance available. We are seeking an experienced and proven Refrigeration (Ammonia) Manager to provide hands-on leadership for our 60,000 lbs ammonia refrigeration and HVAC systems. This role ensures and requires safe, compliant, and efficient system performance while leading continuous improvement in reliability and uptime.

Requirements

• 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. Certifications such as       CMRP, Six Sigma, or Lean are a plus.
• Strong technical expertise in ammonia refrigeration and PSM.
• Experience in food manufacturing and familiarity with USDA/FDA regulations preferred.
• SAP experience is beneficial.
• Must possess management/supervisory experience.
• Must have technical expertise inelectrical, hydraulics, PSM and ammonia systems.
• Ability to manage up to corporatepartners.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, andprocedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety ofinstructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to calculate financial figures (productcosting, standards) and equipment performance.
• Intermediate personal computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and upper management.
• Ability toeffectively manage employees.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform physical activities,including lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, and other activities as needed.
• Ability tostand and walk on concrete for long periods of time
• Ability to work in cold and/or hot temperatures for long periodsof time.
• Ability to understand simple instructions, training materials, and product labeling.
• Ability to performbasic math functions.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently with hands, continuously reaching and performingrepetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions.
• Ability to work as a team and interact professionally with co-workers.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as       CMRP, Six Sigma, or Lean are a plus.
• Experience in food manufacturing and familiarity with USDA/FDA regulations preferred.
• SAPexperience beneficial.
• Prior experience infood manufacturing with exposure to USDA/FDA regulations strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe operation, maintenance, and compliance of all plant refrigeration (ammonia) and HVAC systems.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of skilled Supervisors and 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.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $104,625 to $174,375 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance.
• Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
• relocation assistance available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees