Maintenance Manager

Schwan's Company; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off

Retirement plan

Incentive bonus 15%

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s in Florence, KY seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, tooling, die operations and thermos forming at our pizza plant. You will drive uptime, tooling integrity and safe, efficient production through preventive maintenance and hands-on leadership.

We require 10+ years in progressive maintenance leadership, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and expertise in metal forming, stamping, tooling and die maintenance, plus CMMS knowledge such as SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience with progressive maintenance experience with leadership included.
• Solid knowledge of metal forming, stamping, tooling and die maintenance in a production setting.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site technical and reliability leader for tooling, dies, presses and asset optimization.
• Lead maintenance execution including reactive, planned and condition-based activities and capital projects.
• Ensure safety, OSHA/FDA/USDA/GMP compliance and drive improvements in downtime and OEE.
• Develop and deploy maintenance teams; manage budgets, storeroom and vendor relations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

CJ Schwan’s is hiring a Maintenance Manager at our pizza factory in Florence, KY. In this role you will be responsible for leading all maintenance, tooling, die operations, and thermos forming at our plant. This role ensures maximum uptime, tooling integrity, and safe, efficient production through strong preventive maintenance practices and hands on leadership across presses, dies, and supporting equipment.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the site technical and reliability leader, accountable for tooling, dies, presses, and overall asset optimization
• Lead strategic and tactical maintenance execution, including reactive, corrective, planned, and condition based maintenance, as well as continuous improvement, EHS, and capital projects initiatives
• Own human safety and food safety performance, ensuring compliance with OSHA, FDA/USDA, GMP, and company standards
• Drive improvements in downtime, OEE, throughput, tooling life, scrap reduction, and maintenance cost
• Lead, develop, and deploy maintenance and tooling teams; ensure effective training, skills development, and workforce utilization
• Manage maintenance budgets, capital projects, storeroom performance, and external vendor and contractor relationships

What We Look For:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience with progressive maintenance experience with leadership included
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience
• Strong expertise in metal forming, stamping, tooling, and die maintenance within a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop maintenance teams, manage multiple priorities, and support off shift operations
• Solid working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems, including CMMS tools (e.g., SAP)
• Proven problem solver and change leader with strong project management, communication, and continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $139,000 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [e-mail].