Sr Technical Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Schwan's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Sr Technical Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance functions at their Houston facility. This role emphasizes the safety of personnel and food quality while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring the plant operates efficiently and meets compliance standards. With a focus on talent development and operational excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team where your contributions are valued and growth opportunities abound.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Financial wellbeing support

Time off programs

Wellbeing support programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing leadership roles.
• Strong organizational skills with project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and compliance with OSHA and USDA regulations.
• Lead maintenance activities and improvement projects for plant operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

*Flexibility needed to accommodate variable schedules, including weekends.

Location: Must be available to work at both our Pasadena and Deer Park plants as needed.

Schwan’s Company, 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! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a Sr Technical Maintenance Manager at our ethic food manufacturing facility in the Houston, TX area, specifically Pasadena, TX. In this role you will be a strategic leader of people and all maintenance functions, ensuring safety of people and food is a top priority!

Responsibilities:

• 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!"
• Coordinates with FSQ and production team to ensure facility meets the highest sanitary conditions and maintains compliance with USDA and SQF regulations.
• Leads and manages the maintenance activities and improvement projects in support of plant operational needs and goals.
• Supervises the continuous improvement/optimization of the manufacturing processes with a focus on a PM based structure and maximizing asset utilization.
• Leads, directs, and assists managers and supervisors engaged in the daily operation of the production and maintenance departments.
• Collaborate with production departments on resolution of issues concerning facilities and equipment.
• Coordinates with reliability, CI, and engineering teams to identify capital projects to improve line efficiency and presents proposals to the Sr. Director of Manufacturing.
• Balances available interior and exterior resources to provide cost effective solutions while delivering budgetary goals.
• Fosters exceptional talent through mentor, training and developing supervisors and technicians.
• Monitors performance of the facility by using reports and data from operations and quality department, and the Manufacturing Execution systems (SAP & equipment monitoring technologies).
• Drives daily RCA's to improve equipment reliability and maximize equipment uptime.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 Years of related experience, leadership in food manufacturing preferred.
• Authentic leader, direct communicator, and positive relationship builder with all levels.
• Ownership mentality with a make it happen attitude.
• Demonstrated organizational ability to handle project management multiple tasks prioritizing is necessary and meeting required deadlines.
• Proactive in seeking solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Flexibility and hands on leadership with 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 education, 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.