Schwan Food Co

Maintenance Supervisor 2nd shift

Schwan Food Co$68K — $113K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
  • Knowledge of fasteners, lubrication, mechanical drive systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems
  • Familiarity with food plant production and processing equipment is preferred
  • Understanding of safety standards and regulations, including EPA and USDA guidelines
  • Proficient with basic PC skills and MS Office applications; SAP experience helpful
  • Basic mathematical and report management skills required

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment
  • Lead daily maintenance activities to meet production needs
  • Monitor maintenance KPIs and drive problem-solving initiatives
  • Oversee the execution of equipment repairs and manage vendor work
  • Manage the maintenance budget and ensure spare parts availability
  • Implement 5S and defect elimination strategies to improve organization
  • Develop and coach maintenance team members, handling hiring and performance management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Time off programs
  • Retirement and financial offerings
  • Competitive Total Rewards package to support overall well-being
Full Job Description
Hours: 1:30PM - 10:00PM

Days: Mon - Fri Flexible

Please note this is a 3rd shift Supervisor position.

What You Will Do:
  • Ensure a safe work environment and full compliance with company, state, and federal safety regulations.
  • Lead and prioritize daily maintenance activities (preventive, corrective, and reactive) to support production needs.
  • Monitor and drive maintenance KPIs, equipment reliability, and root cause problem-solving efforts.
  • Oversee equipment repairs, outages, contractors, and vendor work execution.
  • Manage maintenance budget, CMMS compliance (SAP PM or equivalent), and spare parts availability.
  • Improve shop organization and equipment condition through 5S, CIL, and defect elimination practices.
  • Develop, coach, and manage maintenance team members, including hiring and performance management.
  • Promote adherence to company values, policies, and standards of conduct.

What We Look For:
  • Typically has 3+ years related experience
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
  • Must have knowledge and skills in the technologies of fasteners, lubrication, mechanical drive systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, fabrication, electrical power systems, electrical control systems, production/process, refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, and computerized maintenance management systems.
  • Working knowledge of food plant production and processing equipment preferred.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety, EPA regulations, USDA and sanitation standards preferred.
  • Must have previous supervisor experience.
  • Basic PC skills including expertise with MS Office and Outlook. SAP experience beneficial.
  • Must have basic mathematical and problem-solving skills to generate and maintain departmental reports.
  • Must be capable and willing to work any shift and be on 24-hour call for emergency situations as necessary.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $68,000 to $113,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10 % annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings

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About Schwan Food Co

The Schwan Food Company is a privately held company that manufactures and markets frozen foods. The company sells frozen foods from home delivery trucks, in grocery store freezers, by mail, and to the food service industry. The company produces, markets, and distributes products developed under brands such as Red Baron, Freschetta, Tony's, Mrs. Smith's, Edwards, Pagoda Express, and Larry's. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota.
Learn more about Schwan Food Co
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1952

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