Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing at Schwan's summary: The Maintenance Manager at Schwan’s Company leads the maintenance operations for food manufacturing facilities, ensuring safety compliance, reliability, and cost efficiency. They supervise maintenance staff, manage budgets, oversee project execution, and maintain vendor relationships. A strong background in food manufacturing and regulatory knowledge, along with leadership experience, is required to drive continuous improvement in equipment effectiveness and site performance.Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands likeRed Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table As theMaintenance Manager , you’ll lead the maintenance function for ourCJ Schwan’s (Better Baked Foods) facilities in Erie, PA – Northeast, PA and Westfield, NY,driving strategy, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.Responsibilities:• Ensure compliance with all human and food safety regulations, including proper PPE use and safety training for maintenance teams. • Lead maintenance strategy and execution, focusing on reliability, downtime reduction, and cost-effective operations. • Supervise and support maintenance staff in daily activities, coordinating with planners and schedulers. • Manage maintenance budget development, cost control, and performance against financial targets. • Oversee storeroom operations, capital planning, and project execution for maintenance-related initiatives. • Monitor and report on site performance metrics; develop strategies to improve safety, cost, and equipment effectiveness. • Maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, and A/E firms; ensure effective employee utilization and skills development. Qualifications:• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. • Minimum of 10 years related technical and leadership experience. • Prior experience in food manufacturing with exposure to USDA/FDA regulations strongly recommended. • Ability to lead, mentor, and train all levels of maintenance positions to solve practical problems. • Demonstrated organizational ability to handle project management, multiple tasks, prioritizing is necessary, and meeting required deadlines. • Previous Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in the food industry. • Willing to be involved as necessary with all shifts. Compensation and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $90,750 to $151,250 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.#LI-KS1Keywords: maintenance manager, food manufacturing, equipment reliability, safety compliance, budget management, USDA regulations, FDA regulations, team leadership, project management, cost control