Maintenance Supervisor

Schwan's Company; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement and financial offerings

Job summary

Schwan's Company in Marshall, Minnesota, is seeking a 1st shift Supervisor. This role involves ensuring a safe work environment, leading maintenance activities, and monitoring KPIs.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, knowledge of food plant production, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range of $68,000 to $113,000 and a 10% bonus are included.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge in fasteners, lubrication, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Capable of working any shift and on 24-hour call for emergencies.
• Basic mathematical skills to maintain departmental reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment and compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead and prioritize daily maintenance activities to support production.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and oversee equipment repairs.

Skills

3+ years related experience

Basic PC skills and proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

Working knowledge of food plant production equipment

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP PM or equivalent

Job description

At CJ Schwan’s, we help create moments that matter.

1st shift Supervisor position.

What You Will Do

• Ensure a safe work environment and full compliance with company, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Lead and prioritize daily maintenance activities (preventive, corrective, and reactive) to support production needs.
• Monitor and drive maintenance KPIs, equipment reliability, and root cause problem-solving efforts.
• Oversee equipment repairs, outages, contractors, and vendor work execution.
• Manage maintenance budget, CMMS compliance (SAP PM or equivalent), and spare parts availability.
• Improve shop organization and equipment condition through 5S, CIL, and defect elimination practices.
• Develop, coach, and manage maintenance team members, including hiring and performance management.
• Promote adherence to company values, policies, and standards of conduct.

What We Look For

• Typically has 3+ years related experience
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• Must have knowledge and skills in the technologies of fasteners, lubrication, mechanical drive systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, fabrication, electrical power systems, electrical control systems, production/process, refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Working knowledge of food plant production and processing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety, EPA regulations, USDA and sanitation standards preferred.
• Must have previous supervisor experience.
• Basic PC skills including expertise with MS Office and Outlook. SAP experience beneficial.
• Must have basic mathematical and problem-solving skills to generate and maintain departmental reports.
• Must be capable and willing to work any shift and be on 24-hour call for emergency situations as necessary.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $68,000 to $113,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package 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.