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Koch Foods
Refrigeration/Ammonia Supervisor
Job Description
- Responsible for oversight of the refrigeration technicians on all three shifts (1st, 2nd, & 3rd).
- Ensure proper upkeep and function of PSM Program.
- Plan, organize and manage manpower ensuring safe and efficient operation and compliance of plant equipment.
- Oversee and lead assigned refrigeration team members.
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of all refrigeration, boilers and chemical equipment through administration of preventive maintenance program.
- Ensure equipment is in working order.
- Oversee work quality and completion of tasks, ensuring standards and specifications are met.
- Assist and coach technicians to troubleshoot problems.
- Ensure regulatory compliance relating to hazmat, PSM, health & safety, environmental standards and equipment operations.
- Participate in compliance audits, process hazard analysis (PHA) audits, and five-year mechanical integrity audits.
- All other relevant duties to the job.
- In depth knowledge in all aspects of refrigeration (i.e., pneumatics, plumbing, electricity, hydraulics, general refrigeration equipment, etc.) required.
- Ammonia System Certification preferred.
- Ability to be on-call and available to work as needed across all three shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd).
- 2+ years supervisory and/or leadership experience required.
- Hands-on experience with refrigeration systems, boilers, high pressure water systems and PSM required.
- Knowledge of refrigeration operations within poultry or similar industry preferred.
- Knowledge and practical experience with computers, and relative software.