Sr Technical Maintenance Manager

Schwan's Company • Stilwell, OK

253d • $104,625 - $174,375

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're looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to oversee all maintenance operations at our 24/7 frozen dessert manufacturing facility in Stilwell, OK. This role ensures the safety of our people and products, while driving equipment reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of maintenance leadership, preferably in food manufacturing
• Experience in bakery, dough processing, or spiral freezer systems is a plus
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and improve plant performance
• Strong communicator and hands-on leader with a passion for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team (approx. 8 direct, and 60 indirect reports)
• Ensure a strong safety culture 'Leave no space unsafe!'
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and preventative maintenance to maximize uptime
• Responsibility for maintenance and MRO budgets, storeroom operations, and capital projects
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, CI, and safety teams
• Optimize asset utilization with a PM-focused approach
• Monitor plant performance using data from SAP and equipment systems
• Mentor and develop team leaders and technicians

Benefits

• Base salary range of $104,625 to $174,375 annually
• Eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance
• Competitive Total Rewards package focusing on overall well-being
• Strong foundation of health benefits
• Retirement and financial wellbeing programs
• Time off programs
• Wellbeing support programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree