Refrigeration Maintenance Manager

Jobs At Nortera • Oakfield, NY

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About The Position

The Refrigeration Maintenance Manager leads refrigeration and utility operations, including preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance. The role manages and develops refrigeration team members, sets performance goals, oversees scheduling, provides technical training, and supports refrigeration operations across multiple facilities.

The manager drives Process Safety Management (PSM), ammonia refrigeration safety, HACCP, GMP, and workplace safety initiatives, fostering a culture focused on preventing incidents and maintaining compliance. The role also oversees departmental budgets, capital improvement projects, and continuous improvement efforts to improve equipment performance, production efficiency, food safety, and operational reliability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Industrial technical training in refrigeration, utilities, maintenance, or a related field.
• Ammonia I & II certification and Refrigeration Operator accreditation.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Refrigeration Mechanic.
• Strong knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, pumps, controls, freezer tunnels, and related mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics, using maintenance and inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work safely in industrial environments, including confined spaces and varying temperatures, and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead refrigeration and utility operations, including preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and develop refrigeration team members; establish performance goals, oversee scheduling, and provide technical training.
• Support refrigeration operations across multiple facilities.
• Drive Process Safety Management (PSM), ammonia refrigeration safety, HACCP, GMP, and workplace safety initiatives.
• Foster a culture of zero incidents and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee departmental budgets, capital improvement projects, and continuous improvement efforts to improve equipment performance, production efficiency, food safety, and operational reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus program
• Group health insurance program with HSA or FSA
• Dental and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition fee reimbursement
• Physical activity reimbursement
• Referral program
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to work on projects in a growing company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED