Sr. Manufacturing Manager
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! We are hiring a Sr. Manufacturing Manager within our large frozen pizza plant in Florence, KY! If you've got a passion for people leadership and safety, a head for strategy, and a hunger for high-quality production, this is your chance to take a slice of the action!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 8+ years of related experience, including 5+ years leading large production teams, ideally in a food setting
- Must possess management/direct leadership experience
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to calculate and present financial figures and equipment performance to employees and upper management
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in food manufacturing with exposure to USDA/FDA regulations strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Directs and assists managers and supervisors engaged in the daily operation of the production and maintenance departments
- Develops the budget and controls for department spending at budgeted levels
- Maintains actual cost of goods at or below standard. Investigates ways to reduce scrap waste out-of-specification and contaminated ingredients. Explores ways to reduce the manpower and effort needed to produce products without sacrificing quality. Researches and proposes equipment and employee utilization for cost effectiveness. Presents proposals to the Director of Manufacturing
- Monitors performance of the manufacturing facility by using reports from Plant Management, Human Resources and Food Safety Quality
- Prepares and/or compiles operating reports for the Director of Manufacturing. Follows up on opportunities for improvement with appropriate management in all operating areas, and adjusts daily work schedule as needed to meet production requirements
- Manages, trains, and develops subordinates to include skills development, safety, policy administration, employee relations, cost control, and problem solving.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
