Ammonia Refrigeration Lead

Job Description Job Title: Ammonia Refrigeration Lead Salary Range: $28 – $42 (DOE)
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Department: Facility Maintenance and Engineering
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: The Cooler Operations Team is comprised of eight essential functions. These are Logistics (internal/external fleet), Supply Chain, Receiving, Cooling, Warehousing, Shipping, Manufacturing and Facility Maintenance and Engineering. The team is heavily focused on the receiving, cooling, and shipping of product in the shortest amount of time to ensure finished products are handled according to specifications. Along with the efficient movement of goods into and out of the operation, the team supports and manages the Bonifresh manufacturing operations.  Functional support areas to these functions are Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, and Maintenance. Combined the Cooler Operations will work together as one to ensure all internal and external customer needs are met in the highest regard for people safety, food safety, quality, and external customer needs. 
POSITION OVERVIEW: Oversees maintenance and repairs of ammonia refrigeration systems. Supervises refrigeration employees. Maintains temperature to plant specifications and USDA requirements. Must keep and maintain accurate records for local, state, and federal inspections.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Includes the following and/or other duties assigned based on business decisions.
Maintains ammonia cooling systems ensuring the cleanliness and safety compliance of the ammonia refrigeration equipment, perform proactive maintenance, work closely with Ammonia Operators/Technicians, and keeping department supervisors informed of system issues.Must be able to wear a respirator, work in low temperature environments while troubleshooting and repairing cooling equipment.Proactively seeks methods of improving systems by communicating with other system technicians within and outside the company.Complete PSM, RMP, and CalARP programs and required documentation.Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.Draft, modify and implement company policies.Collaborate with department heads to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations.Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and that roles are correctly organized, defined, documented, and communicated to all employees.Ensures effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership.Adheres to company GMP's (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.All other duties as assigned.Enforces GMP's, and SOP's policy.
Enforces General Housekeeping and Office OrganizationTrain subordinates in the safe use of machinery and equipmentMeet quality standard productionsEnforce company disciplinary, safety and food safety policiesSchedule tailgate meetingsDiscipline EmployeesReports, documents and investigates all reported injuriesEnsure operation of machinery and equipment in a safe manner'sSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises employees in the refrigeration area and Temp Employees.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include training new employees; planning, assigning, and direction work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.Demonstrated experience in using Word, Excel, Outlook.Demonstrated ability to work independently, and as a part of a collaborative team. Ability to prioritize deadlines & projects, including coordinating the efforts of multiple contributors, and establish time frames for completion of projects and assignments.Willingness and ability to embrace and follow the Bonita Packing Co. Employee Handbook. Ability to interact constructively and employees at all levels, upper management, owners, and community members, with diverse personalities and cultures, exercising sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy with an emphasis on flexibility, customer service and professionalism.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, including effective writing skills to prepare correspondence, various documents and reports, and email with knowledge of correct usage of English language, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.Willingness and ability to meet Bonita Packing and department standards for attendance.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Desired: Ammonia certificates, training, and operator level training preferred.COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Must be able to make independent decisions regarding production, hiring, firing and safety.Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; maintain emotional control; remains open to other's suggestions; implement new procedures and processes.Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.Delegation – Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.Managing People – Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities.Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.Professionalism –Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Document and respond to employee injury in a timely manner.Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected event.Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.Language Skills – Ability or read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills – Word, Email, Excel (some experience preferred)Other Skills and Abilities – Organizational skillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee must have the ability to walk, talk, hear, see, speak, concentrate, reach in all directions, stoop, bend, lift up to 60 lbs.Use a computer, telephone and other equipment needed for the positionPossess the ability to reason and communicate clearly with or without reasonable accommodation. BENEFITS: MedicalDentalVision401KProfit Sharing