Refrigeration & Utilities Manager
Company: Schwan's
Location: Stilwell
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Who we are!
Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company,
CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and
marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and
food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron -,
Tony's -, Big Daddy's -, Villa Prima--- and Freschetta - pizza;
Mrs. Smith's - and Edwards - desserts; and Pagoda - and Bibigo
Asian-style snacks. Schwan's is a place for people with an appetite
for more. -To learn about joining a team where you can belong,
contribute, and thrive, visit .
We are hiring a -Refrigeration & Utilities Manager -for our
manufacturing facilities in the our Stilwell, OK frozen desserts
-plant. -This role is responsible for the operation and upkeep of
the facility's vital utility systems to include refrigeration
systems, compressed air systems boiler systems stream systems
wastewater and environmental functions.
This critical role is responsible for managing the maintenance and
teams responsible for the refrigeration systems, including ammonia
compressors and refrigeration HVAC systems.
What you will get from us:
- Opportunity to work in a growing segment of a major food
manufacturer and showcase your leadership and technical skills to
make a big impact on the profitable growth of Schwan's
Company.
- Opportunities for career growth with a well-established food
company.
- A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being
of its employees.
- Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic,
good-natured and highly skilled.
- Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of
benefits.
Responsibilities:
- This role is responsible for the operation and upkeep of the
facility's vital utility systems to include refrigeration systems,
compressed air systems, boiler systems, stream systems, wastewater
and environmental functions.
- Utilizes the team management concept within the Maintenance
department to meet production requirements and company
goals.
- Essential duties and responsibilities include directing &
leading supervisors, mechanics, managing general associates
including hiring, training and developing associates to ensure
production requirements and goals are met at least cost. Provides
timely, accurate and consistent reports, i.e., safety, production,
cost administrative, etc. to ensure production requirements and
goals are met at least cost.
- Demonstrates knowledge of refrigeration systems, PSM, hazmat,
mechanical systems, electrical, safety and preventative maintenance
programs. Understands business and management principles involved
in strategic planning, and resource allocation.
- Provides a safety work environment for all associates
eliminating unsafe acts or conditions. Ensures the Quality
Improvement Process and team management concept are employed within
areas of responsibility. Controls costs and assets managed within
established goals.
- Manages the installation of new equipment; maintains a chain
efficiency of 98% while maintaining quality and ensuring plant
safety.
- Continuously works on process improvement and department
efficiency. This includes recommendations to improve methods,
equipment performance, overall work quality, working conditions,
and use of equipment. Ensures maintenance work will comply with all
local, state and federal safety and environmental requirements and
regulations. Complies with Environmental Health & Safety standards,
adheres to Lock Out Tag Out and OSHA regulations.
- Participates in the capital planning process. Identifies
opportunities to improve and provide cost effective
solutions.
- Supports the scope development and execution of Lean
Manufacturing practices (such as TPM, TPS) across bakery, topping
and packaging areas.
Qualifications: -
- The desire to make a meaningful difference. - Must be
self-motivated with the ability to work independently. - We need
someone who competes to win!
- High School diploma
- 6+ years of experience, with 3+ years of leadership, amongst
refrigeration, ammonia, PSM, and wastewater.
- Authentic leader: direct communicator, able to build strong
relationships across the company, with all levels.
- Must have great collaboration skills, with the ability to
effectively work closely with cross-functional teams
- Must possess management/supervisory experience.
- Must have technical expertise in electrical, hydraulics, PSM,
and ammonia systems.
- CMRP Six Sigma Lean Certifications Preferred.
- Prior experience in food manufacturing with exposure to
USDA/FDA regulations strongly recommended.
- Ability to manage up to corporate partners.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written
oral diagram or schedule form.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and ability
to calculate financial figures (product costing standards) and
equipment performance.
- Intermediate personal computer skills including Microsoft
Office. SAP experience beneficial.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and
upper management.
- Ability to effectively manage employees
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment
Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to disability, age,
race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other
protected class.
Keywords: Schwan's, Springdale , Refrigeration & Utilities Manager, Executive , Stilwell, Arkansas
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