Refrigeration and Utilities Supervisor

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ Cheil Jedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a 1st shift Refrigeration and Utilities Supervisor at our frozen pizza manufacturing facility in Salina, KS. This position is responsible for supervising the production, packaging, bakery, and processing of tasty food products.

This position is responsible for leading, directing and coordinating the refrigeration department to optimize performance with regard to safety, productivity and quality. This position is also responsible for supporting compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP).

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical maintenance activities, trouble shooting and the repair of wastewater, fire systems, plumbing, HVAC, Air Compressors, Boilers, and other utilities equipment
  
  
• Direct the maintenance and preventive maintenance building maintenance needs. Responsible for the food safety, sanitation, quality and security of the products produced.
• Supervise and manage the site’s wastewater treatment plant and staff.
  
  
• Contact and coordinate external service agencies as appropriate to schedule refrigeration repair work and ensure timely and effective work order completion.
• Develop and perform inspections, testing and preventative maintenance as required by site Inspection Testing Preventative Maintenance (ITPM) program.
  
  Perform daily chemical testing and logging all test results, making adjustments required to maintain utility systems within established limits.
  
  
• Interface with state and federal government agencies as required.
  
  
• Confer with operators and observe, test, and evaluate operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause formal functions.
  
  
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
  
  
• Comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety Programs to ensure protection of employees and property.
  
  
• Supervise, train, and develop subordinates. This position will have up to 12 direct reports with potential for future salary reports and promotion
  
  
• Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelors degree preferred.

Years of Related Experience: 3+ years related experience; Ammonia Refrigeration experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have knowledge and skills in the technologies of, electrical systems, electronic systems, mechanical systems, boilers, HVAC, hydraulics, and air systems, fire systems, waste water treatment, and computerized maintenance management systems (i.e. SAP, Maximo, etc.).

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

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Client-provided location(s): Salina, KS

Job ID: 5533179702

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-07T00:00:00