Refrigeration Manager

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Job Title: Refrigeration Manager
Location: Sumter, SC, South United States, USA

Company: Pilgrim's
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Description

REFRIGERATION MANAGER

This position manages and coordinates the activities of the Refrigeration and Boiler Departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Schedules powerhouse and refrigeration personnel to maintain the department for optimal facility operation.
• Prepares and supervises preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to maintain all systems under the powerhouse and ammonia refrigeration departments.
• Reviews utilities reports.
• Addresses issues that arise which could adversely impact the operational performance of the facility.
• Insures that all OSHA, PSM standards are maintained in a timely and accurate manner.
• Trains personnel in proper operation of equipment and works toward RETA certification for all reports.
• Manages and maintains the maintenance budget for refrigeration.
• Ensures all systems are operated in compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE, and PSM policies and procedures.
• Schedules work crews for 24 hour coverage.
• Oversees all projects related to the plant ammonia system.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of technical school training or high school with comparable experience. BS/BA Degree in Applied Sciences such as Poultry Science, Animal Science or Biology preferred.

BASIC SKILLS:

• Prefer a minimum of 5 - 10 years in ammonia refrigeration experience.
• RETA certification a plus.
• Must have demonstrated ability to train and supervise subordinates.
• Must be able to work well with management personnel.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to work all days/shifts as needed.

EOE, including disability/vets

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Job Post Date: 10/30/25