Sr Refrigeration (Ammonia) Manager

Schwan's Company • Sioux Falls, SD

5h • $107,000 - $178,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

Our brand-new, nearly 400,000-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.

Join Our Team as a Sr Refrigeration/Ammonia and Utilities Manager!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with minimum 10 years of related experience in utilities or maintenance management.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and collaborating with corporate partners.
• Strong technical expertise in ammonia refrigeration, PSM, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
• Experience in food manufacturing and familiarity with USDA/FDA regulations preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CMRP, Six Sigma, or Lean are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operation, maintenance, and reliability of plant utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration (PSM), compressed air, boilers, steam, wastewater, and environmental systems.
• Direct and develop supervisors, mechanics, and associates to meet production, safety, and cost goals while fostering a team-based, continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, PSM, LOTO) and maintain a safe, hazard-free workplace.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of utility and refrigeration equipment, ensuring optimal efficiency, uptime, and quality performance.
• Drive process improvement, cost reduction, and capital planning initiatives for utility and refrigeration systems.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on safety, production, and cost performance while supporting Lean Manufacturing and TPM practices.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.
• The base salary range for this position is $107,000 to $178,000 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance.
• competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.
• strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager