Sr Technical Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Schwan's Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwan's Company in the Houston, TX area is seeking a Sr Technical Maintenance Manager to lead our egg roll food manufacturing factory’s maintenance team across Pasadena and Deer Park. You will drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement while coordinating with production and quality teams.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work practices and PPE compliance per OSHA rules.
• Lead maintenance team across multiple shifts and mentor staff.
• Drive equipment reliability via RCA, preventive maintenance and CI.
• Oversee 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 improvements and control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-shift leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MES/SAP data analysis

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 CJ 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.