Schwan Food Co

Sr Technical Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Schwan Food Co$104K — $174K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • 10+ years of relevant maintenance leadership experience, preferably in food manufacturing
  • Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
  • Proficient in managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks
  • Flexible, hands-on leader able to support all shifts

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety protocols and PPE compliance for all team members
  • Lead and mentor the maintenance team across multiple shifts
  • Drive reliability and uptime through preventive maintenance and root cause analysis
  • Manage capital projects and process optimization for operational goals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues
  • Analyze operational performance data to identify improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Competitive health benefits
  • Strong retirement and financial wellness programs
  • Comprehensive time off options
  • Wellbeing support programs
Full Job Description
Join our plant leadership team as a Sr Technical Maintenance Manager at our egg roll food manufacturing factory in the Houston, TX area, leading our team members in Pasadena and Deer Park.

What You Will Do:
• 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, covering multiple shifts, 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.

What We Look For:
• 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.

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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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