Refrigeration Manager
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Athens, GA
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.
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base Salary range of $90K - $121K +/- based on experience
- Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
- Better Futures
About the Company
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Pilgrim's is the second-largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Our corporate headquarters is in Greeley, Colorado. We employ approximately 38,000 people and have the capacity to process more than 36 million birds per week for a total of more than 9.5 billion pounds of live chicken annually.Pilgrim's products are sold to foodservice, retail and frozen entrée customers. The company's primary distribution is through retailers, foodservice distributors and restaurants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and in the Northern and Central regions of Mexico. We currently operate in 12 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. These states include Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Pilgrim's Pride is a part of the JBS USA family. JBS S.A., the world's largest protein company, owns 75.5% of our outstanding common stock. Click here for more information on the JBS family of proteins.