Sr Technical Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

The Swan Food Company; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 104,625 - 174,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement programs

Wellbeing support programs

Job summary

The Swan Food Company, an affiliate of CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is seeking a Sr Technical Maintenance Manager for its new manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD. You will ensure safety in maintenance operations, lead a dedicated team 24/7, and drive equipment reliability through strategic maintenance initiatives.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing. A competitive salary range of $104,625 to $174,375 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package focusing on overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant maintenance leadership experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Flexible, hands-on leader capable of supporting all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety protocols are followed for all work and equipment.
• Lead maintenance team in a 24/7 facility, fostering development through mentoring.
• Drive equipment reliability through preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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!

Our brand-new, nearly 400,000-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. Relocation assistance available.

Join Our Team as a Sr Technical Maintenance Manager!

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'!
• Lead the entire maintenance team and disciplines in a 24/7 facility, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.