Sr. Asset Manager, Refrigeration (Remote)

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!The Senior Asset Manager - Refrigeration is responsible for the strategic management, reliability, lifecycle planning, and operational performance of industrial refrigeration assets across the company’s food distribution network. This role provides leadership for ammonia (NH3) and Freon-based refrigeration systems supporting temperature-controlled warehouses, freezer facilities, and distribution centers. This role drives long-term asset strategies, capital planning, maintenance programs, and refrigeration modernization initiatives across the network.This position is virtual/remote which means the work can be completed from anywhere is the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Refrigeration Asset Strategy & Lifecycle ManagementDevelop and execute refrigeration asset management strategies for ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems.Lead lifecycle planning, asset condition assessments, replacement strategies, and long-range capital planning for refrigeration infrastructure.Establish asset performance standards, reliability metrics, and maintenance governance programs across the network.Maintain refrigeration asset inventories, system documentation, and critical equipment records.Operational Reliability & PerformanceDrive refrigeration system reliability, uptime, temperature compliance, and operational performance across distribution facilities.Analyze refrigeration system performance data, maintenance trends, and operational KPIs to identify risks and improvement opportunities.Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for major refrigeration failures and recurring operational issues.Support critical refrigeration incidents, emergency response coordination, and operational recovery efforts.Regulatory Compliance & SafetyEnsure refrigeration operations comply with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, IIAR, environmental, and food safety regulations.Partner with Compliance to support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and refrigeration safety initiatives.Support audits, inspections, compliance reporting, and management of change (MOC) processes.Drive continuous improvement in refrigeration safety standards, operational procedures, and risk mitigation practices.Capital Projects & ModernizationPartner with Engineering and Supply Chain teams on refrigeration capital projects, facility expansions, and modernization efforts.Develop technical standards and asset specifications for refrigeration equipment and systems.Support project prioritization, budgeting, vendor selection, commissioning, and operational handoff activities.Evaluate emerging refrigeration technologies, sustainability initiatives, and energy reduction opportunities.Vendor & Service Provider ManagementManage relationships with refrigeration contractors, OEMs, service providers, and equipment manufacturers.Develop service standards, preventative maintenance expectations, and vendor performance metrics.Negotiate service agreements and support enterprise refrigeration sourcing strategies.Ensure consistency and standardization of refrigeration support practices across facilities.Financial & Energy ManagementDevelop and manage refrigeration maintenance and capital budgets.Identify opportunities to optimize operating costs, energy consumption, and asset utilization.Support utility management and sustainability initiatives related to refrigeration operations.Analyze total cost of ownership and return on investment for refrigeration assets and upgrades.Other duties as assigned by manager.RELATIONSHIPSInternal Relationships: The Senior Asset Manager partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety, Food Safety and Finance.External Relationships: Coordinates with refrigeration contractors, equipment suppliers, and service providers. Interacts with regulatory agencies for inspections, audits, and compliance support.WORK ENVIRONMENT Travel to multiple distribution centers as needed.Combination of office, warehouse, and field environments, including refrigerated and frozen areas.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 5 years of experience managing refrigeration systems or facilities in food distribution, cold storage, or manufacturing.Strong understanding of ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems, HVAC, and industrial mechanical equipment.Experience with CMMS and asset tracking systems.Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, USDA, FDA, and PSM standards.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.EDUCATIONBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management or related field, or equivalent work experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSRETA CIRO, PSM and/or EPA Section 608 CertificationExperience with large-scale refrigerated distribution or automated cold storage facilities.Experience supporting sustainability, refrigerant conversion, or energy optimization initiatives.Project management certificationMaximo experiencePHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSStandard required physical activities including length of time performing each activity.This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.​​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: .Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $110,000 - $175,000***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***SummaryLocation: Rosemont IL; New York Virtual Location; North Carolina Virtual Location; Oklahoma Virtual Location; Virginia Virtual Location; Nevada Virtual Location; Missouri Virtual Location; Arizona Virtual Location; Iowa Virtual Location; Massachusetts Virtual Location; South Dakota Virtual Location; Maine Virtual Location; Wisconsin Virtual Location; Tennessee Virtual Location; Alaska Virtual Location; Wyoming Virtual Location; Georgia Virtual Location; Michigan Virtual Location; South Carolina Virtual Location; Idaho Virtual Location; Pennsylvania Virtual Location; New Jersey Virtual Location; Washington Virtual Location; Illinois Virtual Location; Oregon Virtual Location; Kansas Virtual Location; California Virtual Location; Vermont Virtual Location; Alabama Virtual Location; Colorado Virtual Location; Arkansas Virtual Location; Ohio Virtual Location; Nebraska Virtual Location; West Virginia Virtual Location; Louisiana Virtual Location; New Hampshire Virtual Location; New Mexico Virtual Location; Texas Virtual Location; Delaware Virtual Location; North Dakota Virtual Location; Minnesota Virtual Location; Montana Virtual Location; Mississippi Virtual Location; Indiana Virtual Location; Rhode Island Virtual Location; Florida Virtual Location; Connecticut Virtual Location; Maryland Virtual Location; Utah Virtual Location; Kentucky Virtual LocationType: Full time