Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Schwan's Company • Erie, PA

51d

About The Position

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 like Red 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 the Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead the maintenance function for our CJ
Schwan’s (Better Baked Foods) facilities in Erie, PA – North East, PA and
Westfield, NY, driving strategy, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.

Requirements

• 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.
• Related course work in electrical, mechanical, or programmable logic controls.
• Managerial experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Good computer skills utilizing SAP, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to train all levels of maintenance positions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Good mechanical, people, math, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with people under stress.
• Demonstrated organizational ability to handle project management, multiple tasks, prioritizing is necessary, and meeting required deadlines.
• Good communication and effective, positive interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively in a diverse work group.
• Previous Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactive in seeking solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Willing to be involved as necessary with all shifts.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees