Maintenance Supervisor

Tony's Pizza Events Center; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams in a high-volume food production environment. You’ll oversee daily tasks, coordinate with the Maintenance Planner, and drive reliability improvements.

Candidates need 5+ years in maintenance, 2+ in leadership, strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley), and CMMS experience. SAP and USDA sanitation knowledge are a plus. The role offers a base salary with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years maintenance experience; 2+ years in leadership.
• Knowledge of construction, electrical, electronic, microprocessor, mechanical systems, refrigeration, HVAC, hydraulics and pneumatics; CMMS experience.
• Food plant equipment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP, safety regulations, EPA and USDA sanitation standards.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Troubleshoot and modify Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs to improve reliability.

Responsibilities

• Improve shop organization and safety through Shop Tools and Facilities.
• Supervise daily maintenance tasks; coordinate with Maintenance Planner; prioritize resources by schedule.
• Participate in site DMS meetings; own maintenance metrics reporting.
• Track and report weekly maintenance KPIs (PM, backlog, aging, MTTR).
• Lead troubleshooting to root cause with cross-functional team; drive breakdown elimination.
• Contribute to maintenance strategy improvements using data and condition monitoring.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Maintenance experience

PLC programming

Rockwell Automation

Safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

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

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].