• Lead Process Hazard Analysis and Management of Change processes for refrigeration system changes.

• Support emergency response readiness and ensure refrigeration-related safety protocols aremaintained.

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous development within the refrigeration team.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation 

Compensation Range: $125,000 - $150,000 

Additional Compensation: KPI-based incentives.  

The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.  

Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs. 

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time. 

Qualifications 

• 7 or more years of industrial refrigeration experience, including ammonia systems. 

• 3 or more years of leadership experience managing teams and complex systems. 

• CARO certification required. 

• Strong working knowledge of Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan regulations and industry best practices. 

• Proven experience with high-pressure steam boilers, HVAC systems, compressed air systems, and refrigeration operations.

• Ability toprovideleadership, coaching, technical guidance, and development support to refrigeration leaders, technicians, and PSM personnel.

• Ability to interpret technical documents, schematics, engineering drawings, P&IDs, compliance records, and training documentation.

• Experience monitoring system performance,identifyingreliability concerns, and leading root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Proficiencyin CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Safety, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, vendors, inspectors, and other internal and external partners.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field. 

• RETA CIRO certification. 

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or French. 

• Experience overseeing refrigeration operations across multiple facilities. 

• Experience managing capital projects related to refrigeration, compressed air, or boiler systems. 

• Experience leading internal audits, external inspections, Process Hazard Analysis, and Management of Change processes. 

• Experience applying Lean principles or continuous improvement methods within a refrigeration, maintenance, manufacturing, or production environment.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel 

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and production environment across Farmer Focus facilities. This role requires the ability to access refrigeration areas, maintenance areas, production areas, mechanical spaces, and outdoor work areas as needed. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions within the plant. GMP and safety personal protective equipment are required while inside the plant. This role requires fine hand and finger dexterity and the ability to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms. The selected candidate must be able to pass a fitness test, wear a full-face respirator, and remain clean shaven with no more than 24 hours of facial hair growth. This position requires willingness to participate on the PSM and safety committee, willingness to be part of the Hazmat team, and compliance with all safety rules and instructions, including participation in company training programs and continuous skill development. Limited travel between facilities may be required to support refrigeration operations, meetings, collaboration, inspections, and team coverage. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled. 

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer 

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.