Facility Manager
Facility Manager - Ammonia Refrigeration (Florida)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and safety-driven Facility Manager to oversee operations of a high-performing facility with a strong focus on ammonia refrigeration systems. This role is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and teamwork.
The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates excellent problem-solving abilities, and can proactively plan for future operational needs while managing ongoing facility projects and capital improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Culture
- Lead, coach, and develop a diverse workforce across varying backgrounds, including language, culture, race, gender, and age.
- Foster a workplace culture built on:
- Winning together
- Speaking up
- Creating "You Matter" moments
- A deep commitment to safety
- Balance accountability and empathy-drive performance standards without creating a punitive environment.
- Implement strategies to attract, engage, and retain talent in a competitive labor market.
- Promote open communication and ensure team members feel valued and heard.
Operations & Facility Management
- Oversee daily facility operations, including ammonia refrigeration systems, utilities, maintenance, and infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with all OSHA, EPA, PSM (Process Safety Management), and local/state regulations.
- Lead preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact during emergency response situations related to refrigeration or facility operations.
- Continuously evaluate and optimize operational performance and safety processes.
Ammonia Refrigeration Oversight
- Manage all aspects of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
- Lead inspections, audits, and hazard analyses.
- Partner with EH&S teams to maintain best-in-class refrigeration safety standards.
- Respond quickly and effectively to system issues, minimizing downtime and risk.
Strategic Planning & Projects
- Collaborate cross-functionally on facility improvement projects, expansions, and upgrades.
- Develop forecasts for equipment lifecycle, capital expenditures, and operational needs.
- Lead project planning, budgeting, and cost estimation efforts.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 5 years of technical experience in facility or plant operations.
- At least 2 years of experience as a manager (not a supervisor) with direct people leadership responsibility.
- Strong experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of PSM, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
- Proven ability to lead teams in safety-critical environments.
Preferred
- RETA certification (CARO, CIRO) or equivalent.
- Experience in food processing, cold storage, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Bilingual capabilities (a plus given workforce diversity).
Leadership Profile
- Strong people leader with a supportive and professional leadership style
- Highly safety-minded with a commitment to building a safety-first culture
- Quick thinker with strong problem-solving skills in dynamic environments
- Able to anticipate future needs and proactively plan solutions
- Skilled at managing both people and projects simultaneously
- Ability to drive accountability without being overly authoritarian-balances empathy with performance expectations
Work Schedule & Location
- Standard schedule: 10-hour shifts (7:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
- Flexibility required: occasional night shifts, weekends, and emergency response
- On-call availability as needed
- Candidates should reside within 50 miles of the facility (local candidates strongly preferred)
- Relocation assistance is not provided (sign-on bonus may be available)
Why Join Us
- Be part of a team that prioritizes safety, inclusion, and collaboration
- Lead within a culture that values people-first leadership and accountability
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on facility performance and team development
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