Prestage

Vertical-integrated pork and turkey producer

Maintenance Supervisor - Ammonia Refrigeration

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSt Pauls, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A GED is required; an associate degree is preferred but not required.
A minimum of 3 years of work experience in refrigeration equipment and systems or a related field is required.
A minimum of 2 years of maintenance leadership experience or training is required.
At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial setting is required.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and regulatory compliance is required.
Experience with refrigeration coursework, certification, or formal training is preferred.
Must be able to work safely in hot, cold, and wet conditions, including temperatures of 35–40 or 100 degrees.
Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand, squat, and climb regularly, for up to 12 hours per shift.
Must be able to work in confined spaces and perform routine elevated work.
Must be flexible to work varying schedules, including rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge of Process Safety Management, Frick computer systems, and ice-making systems is required.
Must be able to utilize or train team members on a work-order system, logs, and documentation for preventive maintenance, repairs, and Process Safety Management tasks.

Responsibilities

Direct, oversee, and drive the day-to-day repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities of the plant’s ammonia refrigeration system.
Oversee and actively participate in the work of 10–12 ammonia refrigeration technicians.
Partner with process maintenance, production, and quality teams to ensure 24/7 ammonia refrigeration systems meet site operational needs.
Supervise and oversee daily ammonia refrigeration operations.
Ensure compliance with state and federal refrigeration regulations and codes.
Promote a safety-first mindset within the team and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Install and start up refrigeration equipment according to specifications.
Guide and support the team, coordinating resources for troubleshooting repairs and preventive maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration system.
Keep the team focused on priorities, assist with refrigeration system operation, and ensure team members share knowledge and cross-train.
Collaborate with vendors and the parts room team to manage refrigeration-system inventory and supplies.
Perform work related to Process Safety Management, Frick computer systems, and ice-making systems.
Use the work-order system, logs, and documentation to track preventive maintenance, repairs, and Process Safety Management tasks, and train team members in their use.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Desired Qualifications

An associate degree is preferred but not required.
Refrigeration coursework, certification, or formal training is preferred.

Maintenance Supervisor - Ammonia Refrigeration

Prestage · Saint Pauls, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-09-04

Workplace: on_site

Department: Prestage Foods of North Carolina - 20

Description

Position: Maintenance Supervisor (Ammonia Refrigeration)

Type: Salary

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Education:

GED (Min.) (required);Associates degree (preferred / not required)
Refrigeration coursework / certification / formal training (preferred)

Experience:

Min. of 3 years work experience in refrigeration equipment & systems OR related field
Min. 2 years’ maintenance leadership experience / training (required)

General:

The ammonia refrigeration maintenance supervisor directs, oversees, and drives the day-to-day repairs, troubleshooting, and PM activities of the plant’s ammonia refrigeration system. This working supervisor oversees and actively participates in the work of 10-12 ammonia refrigeration techs. (Direct reports). The role partners with process maintenance, production, & quality to ensure 24/7 ammonia refrigeration systems meet the needs of site operations. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and primarily works M-F schedule, with flexibility to cover early/ late shift, short-notice overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

Supervise and oversee daily ammonia refrigeration operations.
Ensure compliance with state and federal refrigeration regulations and codes.
Promote the team's safety-first mindset and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Apply refrigeration knowledge to install & start-up refrigeration equipment per specifications.
Guide and support team; coordinate resources in troubleshooting repairs and preventative maintenance (PMs) for ammonia refrigeration system.
Keep team focused on priorities; assist with refrigeration system operation and ensure team shares knowledge and cross-trains.
Collaborate with vendors and parts room team to manage inventory / supplies for refrigeration systems.
Exhibit knowledge and perform work related to Process Safety management (PSM), Frick computer and ice making systems.
Utilize / train team members on the work order system, logs and documentation to track PMs, repairs and PSM tasks.
Other duties as assigned by Manager

Requirements

Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial setting
3+ years of hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems & regulatory compliance
Proven leadership and problem-solving abilities to positively influence team performance
Self-directed team player; able to work effectively in fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various levels
Flexible to work varying schedules, including rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

Work safely in varying conditions –hot, cold, wet; e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees
Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
Stand, squat, climb, regular basis, up to 12 hrs./shift
Able to work in confined spaces when necessary and perform routine elevated work

Benefits

Prestage Foods of NC is a family-owned turkey processing plant located in St. Pauls, NC. Our mission is to produce quality food at a competitive price. We are looking for individuals who go the extra mile and will be a great addition to our team. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits.

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About the Company

Prestage

Vertical-integrated pork and turkey producer

Prestage Farms is a vertically integrated producer of pork and turkey in the United States. The company controls every part of the supply chain, from raising animals to producing specialized feed in their own mills and running a major processing plant, culminating in packaged products. Its product flow starts on the farm, passes through in-house feed mills and processing facilities, and ends as ready-for-sale meat products. What sets Prestage apart is that it remains family-owned and operated, expanding steadily across states while maintaining full control of the entire value chain rather than relying on external suppliers. Its goal is to be a leading, reliable provider of pork and turkey by maintaining tight oversight of quality, efficiency, and scale through a long-term, disciplined growth strategy from farm to final product.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $25M
Headquarters: Riegelwood, NC
Founded: 1983

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