Sr Technical Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

schwans; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Time off programs

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Schwan's Company in the Houston area is seeking a Sr Technical Maintenance Manager to lead our egg roll manufacturing facility's maintenance team across Pasadena and Deer Park. You will ensure safe operations, drive reliability, and manage capital projects to maximize asset utilization.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of maintenance leadership in food manufacturing, with strong teamwork, communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant maintenance leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with accountability and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and PPE compliance per OSHA rules.
• Lead maintenance team across multiple shifts and mentor staff.
• Drive equipment reliability via RCA, preventive maintenance, and CI initiatives.
• Manage maintenance activities, capital projects, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with production, FSQ, CI, and safety teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor performance using MES/SAP data to identify cost-effective improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MES

SAP

Job description

CJ Schwan’s, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! 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.

Join our plant leadership team as a Sr Technical Maintenance Manager at our egg roll food manufacturing factory in the Houston, TX area, leading our team members in Pasadena and Deer Park.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible to ensure that all work and equipment is performed in a safe manner and that all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is worn as necessary and all employees receive the proper safety training in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal OSHA rules and regulations. "Leave no space unsafe"!
• Lead the entire maintenance team and disciplines, covering multiple shifts, fostering development through mentoring and training.
• Drive equipment reliability and uptime through root cause analysis (RCA), preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage maintenance activities, capital projects, and process optimization to support operational goals and maximize asset utilization.
• Collaborate with production, FSQ, continuous improvement, and safety teams to resolve equipment and facility issues efficiently.
• Monitor performance using operational, quality, and MES/SAP data to identify improvement opportunities and ensure cost-effective solutions.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant maintenance leadership experience, in food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a focus on accountability and ownership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Flexible, hands-on leader capable of supporting all shifts.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $104,625 to $174,375 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.