Manufacturing Manager

Schwan's Company • Florence, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CJ Schwan’s is hiring a Manufacturing Manager to lead efficient staffing, production, quality, and safety across four pizza lines at its pizza plant in Florence, Kentucky. The role oversees manufacturing operations across departments, supports production supervisors, develops and coaches employees, controls costs, and resolves daily operational issues to maintain high performance. The position also drives process improvements and ensures production meets safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in food production.
• Ability to interpret safety and technical documents.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to supervise, develop, and motivate teams while maintaining a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Food production experience.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production across all departments.
• Guide Production Supervisors in monitoring processes and product quality, and in identifying and correcting deviations to meet specifications.
• Reduce scrap, waste, and non-conformance while optimizing labor, equipment use, and costs.
• Review operational, quality, and personnel reports to identify trends, opportunities, and necessary corrective actions.
• Prepare performance reports and ensure the facility starts up on time each shift.
• Develop, coach, and train team members.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Time off programs.
• Retirement and financial offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager