Schwan Food Co

Sr Refrigeration (Ammonia) Manager

Schwan Food Co$107K — $178K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • At least 10 years in utilities or maintenance management
  • Leadership experience managing teams
  • Certifications such as CMRP, Six Sigma, or Lean preferred
  • Technical expertise in ammonia refrigeration and PSM

Responsibilities

  • Lead operation and maintenance of plant utility systems
  • Direct and develop teams to achieve production and safety goals
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  • Oversee installation and maintenance of refrigeration equipment
  • Drive process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
  • Provide reporting on safety, production, and cost performance

Benefits

  • Competitive health benefits
  • Retirement and financial well-being programs
  • Time off programs
  • Well-being support programs
Full Job Description
Join Our Team as a Sr Refrigeration/Ammonia and Utilities Manager!

What You Will Do:
  • 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.


What We Look For:
  • 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. Certifications such as CMRP, Six Sigma, or Lean are a plus.
    • Strong technical expertise in ammonia refrigeration, PSM, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
    • Experience in food manufacturing and familiarity with USDA/FDA regulations preferred.


What We Offer:

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. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

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About Schwan Food Co

The Schwan Food Company is a privately held company that manufactures and markets frozen foods. The company sells frozen foods from home delivery trucks, in grocery store freezers, by mail, and to the food service industry. The company produces, markets, and distributes products developed under brands such as Red Baron, Freschetta, Tony's, Mrs. Smith's, Edwards, Pagoda Express, and Larry's. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota.
Learn more about Schwan Food Co
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1952

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