# 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.

## Apply

[Apply at Prestage](https://apply.workable.com/prestage/j/4D9020F3E5/apply)

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