Sr. Technical Maintenance Manager

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. Technical Maintenance Manager at our ethic food manufacturing facility in Beaumont, CA. In this role you will be a strategic leader of people and all maintenance functions, ensuring safety of people and food is a top priority!

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all work and equipment is performed in a safe manner and that all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is worn as necessary and all employees receive the proper safety training in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal OSHA rules and regulations. "Leave no space unsafe"!
• Coordinating with FSQ and production team to ensure facility meets the highest sanitary conditions and maintains compliance with USDA and SQF regulations.
• Leading and managing the maintenance activities and improvement projects in support of plant operational needs and goals.
• Supervising the continuous improvement/optimization of the manufacturing processes with a focus on a PM based structure and maximizing asset utilization.
• Leading, directing, and assisting managers and supervisors who are engaged in the daily operation of the production and maintenance departments.
• Collaborating with production departments on resolution of issues concerning facilities and equipment.
• Coordinating with reliability, CI, and engineering teams to identify capital projects to improve line efficiency and presenting proposals to the Sr. Director of Manufacturing.
• Balancing available interior and exterior resources to provide cost effective solutions while delivering budgetary goals.
• Fostering exceptional talent through mentor, training and developing supervisors and technicians. 
• Monitoring performance of the facility by using reports and data from operations and quality departments, as well as our Manufacturing Execution systems (SAP & equipment monitoring technologies).
• Driving daily RCAs to improve equipment reliability and maximize equipment uptime.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 10+ Years of related experience, including 6+ years guiding teams in progressive leadership, ideally in food/beverage (but open to other select industries). 
• Authentic leader, direct communicator, and positive relationship builder with all levels.
• Demonstrated organizational ability to handle project management multiple tasks prioritizing is necessary and meeting required deadlines.
• Proactive in seeking solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Flexibility and hands on leadership with all shifts.

Compensation And Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $104,625 to $174,375 annually with eligibility for a 20% 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.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Years of Related Experience: 10+ years related technical and leadership experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must possess management/supervisory experience.

Must possess management/supervisory experience. Prior experience in food manufacturing with exposure to USDA/FDA regulations strongly recommended. 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. 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.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.