Manufacturing Manager

About the role

The Manufacturing Manager at CJ Schwan’s leads efficient staffing, production, quality, and safety across four pizza lines in the Florence, KY, pizzaplant. This role drives employee development, ensures consistent policy and cost control, and solves daily operational issues to maintain the highest performance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production industry.
• Leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Time off programs.
• Retirement and financial offerings.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full-time position.