Maintenance Refrigeration Supervisor
real good foodsBolingbrook (IL)
Maintenance Refrigeration Supervisor
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real good foodsBolingbrook (IL)
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersCommercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Refrigeration Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting the safe and reliable operation of the facility’s refrigeration systems and related equipment within a food processing environment. This is a hands-on, single-contributor role that requires strong technical refrigeration knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while partnering with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Safety teams. This position plays a key role in ensuring refrigeration systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with SQF, USDA, GMP, OSHA, and site-specific food safety and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and support refrigeration systems, including industrial refrigeration equipment, compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, valves, controls, and related utility systems.· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and support continuous production operations.· Monitor refrigeration system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety.· Respond to refrigeration-related breakdowns and emergencies in a timely and effective manner.· Support compliance with SQF, USDA, GMP, food safety, sanitation, and site safety requirements.· Complete maintenance documentation, work orders, inspections, logs, and regulatory records accurately and timely.· Partner with Production and Quality teams to ensure temperature-controlled areas and equipment are operating within required specifications.· Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions related to refrigeration, utilities, maintenance, and food safety programs.· Follow lockout/tagout, confined space, chemical safety, ammonia or refrigerant safety· Assist with troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issues related to refrigeration and facility equipment.· Recommend repairs, upgrades, parts, and process improvements to improve system reliability.· Maintain clean, organized, and food-safe work areas in accordance with GMP standards.· Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed for refrigeration service, inspections, repairs, and projects.· Support continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance, energy usage, equipment uptime, and operational efficiency.· Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical school, trade certification, or related training preferred.· Minimum of 5 years of hands-on refrigeration maintenance experience, preferably in a food manufacturing or food processing environment.· Experience with industrial refrigeration systems required.· Experience working in USDA, SQF, GMP, or other regulated food manufacturing environments preferred.· Strong knowledge of refrigeration system troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair practices.· Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, equipment drawings, and work orders.· Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, lockout/tagout, and safe maintenance practices.· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.· Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.· Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, off-shifts, or emergency call-ins as business needs require. Preferred Certifications· EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification preferred.· RETA, CARO, CIRO, or ammonia refrigeration certification preferred, if applicable to site equipment.· OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.· Forklift, scissor lift, or other equipment certification preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in confined or elevated areas as needed.· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.· Ability to work in cold, wet, loud, and fast-paced food manufacturing environments.· Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, freezer gear, and other site-required protective equipment.· Ability to respond to refrigeration or maintenance issues throughout the facility.
Work Environment:
This position works onsite in a food processing facility and may be exposed to refrigerated areas, production equipment, moving machinery, wet floors, temperature changes, noise, and sanitation chemicals. The role requires strict adherence to food safety, GMP, USDA, SQF, and company safety standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Company Description:
Real Good Foods is a leading health and wellness frozen foods company, providing a better way to enjoy your favorite foods. The Company’s mission is to provide “Real Food You Feel Good About Eating” making delicious, nutritious foods that are low in sugar, low in carbohydrates and high in protein. The Real Good Foods family of products includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks – available in over 16,000 stores nationwide with additional direct-to-consumer options. We're always seeking talented people to join our growing team. If you are passionate about taking your career to the next level at one of the fastest growing food companies in the US, please submit your resume. To learn more, please visit our website at realgoodfoods.com or join us on social media @realgoodfoods – where we maintain some of the largest followings in the frozen food industry today.
Company Description:
Real Good Foods is a leading health and wellness frozen foods company, providing a better way to enjoy your favorite foods. The Company’s mission is to provide “Real Food You Feel Good About Eating” making delicious, nutritious foods that are low in sugar, low in carbohydrates and high in protein. The Real Good Foods family of products includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks – available in over 16,000 stores nationwide with additional direct-to-consumer options. We're always seeking talented people to join our growing team. If you are passionate about taking your career to the next level at one of the fastest growing food companies in the US, please submit your resume.
To learn more, please visit our website at realgoodfoods.com or join us on social media @realgoodfoods – where we maintain some of the largest followings in the frozen food industry today.
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