Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift

CJ Schwan's; Sioux Falls (SD); 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

CJ Schwan’s in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Day Shift) to lead a high-performing maintenance team at our new Asian-style facility. You will oversee reactive, corrective, and preventive maintenance and drive asset optimization initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance with 2+ years in leadership, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, and experience with a CMMS such as SAP.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience, including 2+ years of maintenance leadership.
• Knowledge of general construction, electrical, electronic, microprocessors, mechanical systems and CMMS.
• Working knowledge of food plant production and processing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP, safety, EPA regulations, USDA sanitation standards preferred.
• Must have previous supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Improves organization and effectiveness of physical workspaces through 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 Maintenance Planner/Scheduler.
• Prioritizes and assigns resources based on shifting production and schedule demands.
• Actively participates in the site DMS meetings with reporting ownership for maintenance metrics.
• Weekly tracking and reporting of maintenance KPI’s for team: PM and Corrective Completion, Backlog, WO aging, Mean Time to Complete, Breakdowns, Defects, etc.
• Provides leadership in troubleshooting and problem-solving breakdowns and reliability losses with cross-functional team.
• Drives failures to root cause using Breakdown Elimination processes.
• Participates in equipment maintenance strategy improvement using inputs from maintenance team, breakdown elimination findings, defect trends, and equipment condition monitoring.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift

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.

Our brand-new, 360,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD, is taking shape — and we’re ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. We’re building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together.

We are hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team at our ethnic frozen food plant in Sioux Falls, SD. In this role, you’ll guide all reactive, corrective, and preventive maintenance activities and help advance our Asset Optimization initiatives, with a focus on Planning & Scheduling, Defect Elimination, and Breakdown Elimination.

What you will do:

• Improves organization and effectiveness of physical workspaces through 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 Maintenance Planner/Scheduler. Prioritizes and assigns resources based on shifting production and schedule demands.
• Actively participates in the site DMS meetings with reporting ownership for maintenance metrics.
• Weekly tracking and reporting of maintenance KPI’s for team: PM and Corrective Completion, Backlog, WO aging, Mean Time to Complete, Breakdowns, Defects, etc.
• Provides leadership in troubleshooting and problem-solving breakdowns and reliability losses with cross-functional team. Drives failures to root cause using Breakdown Elimination processes.
• Participates in equipment maintenance strategy improvement using inputs from 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.

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. 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.

• comprehensive health benefits
• time off programs
• 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].