Sr Manufacturing Manager at Schwan's

Who we are!

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

We are hiring a Senior Manufacturing Manager for the largest pizza plant in the world and home to our famous Red Baron and Tony’s brand frozen pizzas, located in Salina, KS. This leadership role is responsible for the safety, strategy, and people leadership of the front-line associates, supervisors, and managers responsible for the production of our high quality products. 

What you will get from us:

• Opportunity to work in a growing segment of a major food manufacturer and showcase your leadership and technical skills to make a big impact on the profitable growth of Schwan’s Company.
• Opportunities for career growth with a well-established food company.
• A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees.
• Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilled.
• Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits. 

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.
• Interviews and hires employees following required EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines and ensuring employees receive the proper training. Conducts performance evaluation. Responsible for managing employees including skills development safety housekeeping policy administration discipline employee relations cost control and problem solving. Adjust daily work schedule as needed to meet production requirements.
• Manages, trains, and develops subordinates. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of related experience.
• Must possess management/direct leadership experience
• Prior experience in food manufacturing with exposure to USDA/FDA regulations strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and interpret a variety of instructions
• Ability to calculate financial figures and equipment performance
• Intermediate personal computer skills including MicroSoft Office
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and upper management

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.