Maintenance Supervisor

schwans; Buckeye (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s, a leader in frozen foods, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 1st shift (5:30 am–1:30 pm) at our Ohio facility. You will supervise daily maintenance activities, coordinate with the Maintenance Planner, and drive reliability improvements across electrical, mechanical, and process systems.

You will lead a cross-functional team, track KPIs, report on maintenance metrics, and guide root-cause analysis using breakdown elimination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience with 2+ years in leadership.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, HVAC, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with SAP and OSHA safety standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance work and allocate resources to meet production needs.
• Lead site meetings and report maintenance metrics and KPIs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns, driving root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to maintenance strategy improvements using data and breakdown findings.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards in a food production environment.
• Mentor and develop maintenance staff through coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team supervision

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Rockwell Automation platforms

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

At CJ Schwan’s,wedon’tjust 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 playan important rolein bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, globalflavorsand 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 andjust about everywherepeople shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality,innovationand the power of food to bring people together.

Shift: 1st shift 5:30 am to 1:30 pm

What You Will Do:

• Improves the organization and effectiveness of physical workspaces through the Shop Tools and Facilities system (shop safety, 5S, precision tools, etc.)
• Supervises daily work assignments, including reactive, corrective, planned, and condition-based maintenance, in coordination with the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler; prioritizes and assigns resources based on shifting production and schedule demands
• Actively participates in site DMS meetings, with ownership of reporting maintenance metrics
• Tracks and reports weekly maintenance KPIs for the team, including PM and corrective completion, backlog, work order aging, mean time to complete, breakdowns, and defects
• Provides leadership in troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns and reliability losses with a cross-functional team; drives failures to root cause using Breakdown Elimination processes
• Participates in improving equipment maintenance strategies using input from the maintenance team, breakdown elimination findings, defect trends, and equipment condition monitoring

What We Look For:

• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience, including 2+ years of maintenance leadership.
• Must have knowledge and skills in the technologies of general construction, electrical systems, electronic systems, microprocessors, mechanical systems (e.g., production/process, refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, hydraulics, and pneumatics), and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Working knowledge of food plant production and processing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP, occupational hazards, safety, EPA regulations, USDA and sanitation standards preferred.
• Must have previous supervisor experience.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize PLC-controlled systems, with a focus on Rockwell Automation platforms (Allen-Bradley
• Modify and support PLC programs (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley) to improve equipment reliability and performance

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $68,000to$113,000annually with eligibility for a 10%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].