Manager Technical Maintenance

About Us

CJ Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks.

About the Role

This Technical Maintenance Manager position works in our Sidney, OH facility, producing Mama Rosa's pizza. The role is responsible for overseeing facility-wide production and packaging maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, equipment repair/rebuild, electrical, and equipment noise control.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists managers and supervisors engaged in the daily operation of the production and maintenance departments.
• Develops the budget and controls for department spending at budgeted levels.
• Maintains actual cost of goods at or below standard.
• Investigates ways to reduce scrap, waste, out-of-specification, and contaminated ingredients.
• Explores ways to reduce the manpower and effort needed to produce products without sacrificing quality.
• Researches and proposes equipment and employee utilization for cost effectiveness; presents proposals to the Director of Manufacturing.
• Monitors performance of the manufacturing facility using reports from Plant Management, Human Resources, and Food Safety Quality.
• Prepares and/or compiles operating reports for the Director of Manufacturing.
• Follows up on opportunities for improvement with appropriate management in all operating areas.
• Ensures effective utilization of employees, skills development, mechanical downtime, equipment effectiveness, housekeeping, safety, policy administration, discipline, employee relations, cost control, and problem solving while monitoring budgeted performance.
• Ensures plant facilities and equipment meet OSHA standards.
• Ensures all work is performed safely and that all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is worn as necessary.
• Ensures employees receive proper safety training in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Manages, trains, and develops Maintenance Supervisors and other indirect reports.
• Conducts yourself and ensures subordinates conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.
• Proactively seeks solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Willing to be involved as necessary with all shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Management/supervisory experience required.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing with exposure to USDA/FDA regulations strongly recommended.
• Related coursework in electrical, mechanical, or programmable logic controls.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Good computer skills utilizing SAP, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to train all levels of maintenance positions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Good mechanical, people, math, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with people under stress.
• Demonstrated organizational ability to handle project management, multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Good communication and effective, positive interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively in a diverse work group.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.