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 experience, preferably in food production
  • Strong ability to interpret safety and technical documents
  • Effective problem-solving and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus
  • Proven capacity to supervise and develop teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead all manufacturing operations to ensure safe and compliant production
  • Guide Production Supervisors in monitoring processes and managing product quality
  • Drive continuous improvement by reducing waste and optimizing resources
  • Review operational and personnel reports to identify improvement opportunities
  • Prepare performance reports and ensure timely facility start-ups for each shift
  • Develop, coach, and train team members to foster growth and efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous time off programs
  • Retirement and financial offerings
  • Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus based on performance
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Manufacturing Manager to lead efficient staffing, production, quality, and safety across four pizza lines in our Florence, KY, pizzaplant! 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 manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production across all departments.
  • Guide several Production Supervisors to help 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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