Schwan Food Co

Maintenance Supervisor

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
  • 3+ years of related experience
  • Knowledge in fasteners, lubrication, mechanical systems, and hydraulic technologies
  • Experience with food plant production equipment preferred
  • Understanding of safety regulations and sanitation standards
  • Previous supervisory experience required
  • Basic PC skills, especially with MS Office; SAP experience is a plus
  • Strong mathematical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Lead and prioritize daily maintenance activities
  • Monitor maintenance KPIs and equipment reliability
  • Oversee repair work and vendor execution
  • Manage maintenance budget and CMMS compliance
  • Implement 5S and defect elimination practices
  • Develop and manage maintenance team members

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Time off programs
  • Retirement and financial offerings
  • Annual incentive bonus based on performance
Full Job Description
Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd shift

Typically from 7 am- 3:30 pm

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:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
  • Typically has 3+ years related experience
  • 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

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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