Pizza Plant Manufacturing Manager: Lead & Optimize Teams

CJ Schwan’s; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s in Florence, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production, staffing, quality, and safety across four pizza lines. You will drive employee development, enforce policy, and manage cost control while solving daily operational issues to maximize performance.

The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing leadership, preferably in food production, with strong problem-solving and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing leadership, ideally in food production.
• Strong ability to interpret safety and technical documents; effective problem solver and communicator.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience a plus.
• Proven ability to supervise, develop, and motivate teams while maintaining a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production across all departments.
• Guide several Production Supervisors to help monitor processes and product quality, quickly identifying and correcting deviations to meet specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement by reducing scrap, waste, and non‑conformance while optimizing labor, equipment use, and cost.
• Review operational, quality, and personnel reports to identify trends, opportunities, and required corrective actions.
• Prepare performance reports, ensure on‑time facility start‑up each shift, and develop, coach, and train team members.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team supervision

Safety interpretation

Microsoft Office

SAP experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

CJ Schwan’s in Florence, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production, staffing, quality, and safety across four pizza lines. You will drive employee development, enforce policy, and manage cost control while solving daily operational issues to maximize performance.

The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing leadership, preferably in food production, with strong problem-solving and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus.