Maintenance Supervisor

CJ Schwan’s; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement plan

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor in our Salina, KS pizza plant. You will lead the maintenance team, manage budgets, and drive uptime and cost attainment. You will ensure safety and compliance while coordinating with Production Supervisors to meet throughput goals.

Your role focuses on preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance across equipment and utility systems, with accountability for OEE and top-loss reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years related experience.
• Knowledge of SAP PM or equivalent.
• Supervision experience in maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of food plant equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment and full compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead and prioritize daily maintenance activities to support production needs.
• Monitor and drive maintenance KPIs, equipment reliability, and root cause efforts.
• Oversee equipment repairs, outages, contractors, and vendor work execution.
• Manage maintenance budget, CMMS compliance, and spare parts availability.
• Improve shop organization and equipment condition using 5S, CIL, defect elimination.
• Develop, coach, and manage maintenance team members, including hiring and performance management.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Budget management

Safety compliance

Team development

Electrical & mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP PM

MS Office

Outlook

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.

We are hiring a 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor in our Salina, KS pizza plant. In this role, you will provide technical, process and people leadership for the assigned shift or platform and direct reactive, corrective, and planned maintenance activities in coordination with the site strategy. You are a key leader in the utilization of the Asset Optimization elements, specifically Planning and Scheduling, Defect Elimination, and Breakdown Elimination. You assist the Maintenance Leadership team to identify and eliminate top losses across the site, and have accountability for production throughput, downtime, OEE, and cost attainment on their assigned shift in partnership with Production Supervision.

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:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• Typically has 3+ years related experience
• 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. Compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. Starting pay may fall anywhere within the stated range, with fully qualified candidates typically receiving offers near the middle of the range. We encourage individuals to apply even if they do not meet every qualification, as we are committed to supporting career growth and development.

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].