Schwan Food Co

Manufacturing Manager

Schwan Food Co$93K — $154K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years of manufacturing leadership, ideally in food production
  • Strong ability to interpret safety and technical documents
  • Effective problem solver and communicator
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience a plus
  • Proven ability to supervise, develop, and motivate teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead all 1st shift manufacturing operations for safe and compliant production
  • Monitor processes and product quality, correcting deviations promptly
  • Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap and optimize cost
  • Review operational, quality, and personnel reports for trends and corrective actions
  • Prepare performance reports and ensure timely facility start-up each shift
  • Develop, coach, and train team members

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Time off programs
  • Retirement and financial offerings
  • Eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus based on performance
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Manufacturing Manager to lead efficient staffing, production, quality, and safety across the operation. This role drives employee development, ensures consistent policy and cost control and solves daily operational issues to maintain highest performance.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead all 1st shift manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production across all departments.
  • Monitor processes and product quality, quickly identifying and correcting deviations to meet specifications.
  • Drive continuous improvement by reducing scrap, waste, and non-conformance while optimizing labor, equipment use, and cost.
  • Review operational, quality, and personnel reports to identify trends, opportunities, and required corrective actions.
  • Prepare performance reports, ensure on-time facility start-up each shift, and develop, coach, and train team members.


What We Look For:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of manufacturing leadership, ideally in food production.
  • Strong ability to interpret safety and technical documents; effective problem solver and communicator.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience a plus.
  • Proven ability to supervise, develop, and motivate teams while maintaining a positive work environment.


What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $93,000 to $154,000 annually, with eligibility for a 15% 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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