Maintenance Manager

Maintenance ManagerAt CJ Schwan's, we don't just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, Bibigo®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith's®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.CJ Schwan's is hiring a Maintenance Manager at our pizza factory in Florence, KY. In this role you will be responsible for leading all maintenance, tooling, die operations, and thermos forming at our plant. This role ensures maximum uptime, tooling integrity, and safe, efficient production through strong preventive maintenance practices and hands on leadership across presses, dies, and supporting equipment.What You Will Do:Serve as the site technical and reliability leader, accountable for tooling, dies, presses, and overall asset optimizationLead strategic and tactical maintenance execution, including reactive, corrective, planned, and condition based maintenance, as well as continuous improvement, EHS, and capital projects initiativesOwn human safety and food safety performance, ensuring compliance with OSHA, FDA/USDA, GMP, and company standardsDrive improvements in downtime, OEE, throughput, tooling life, scrap reduction, and maintenance costLead, develop, and deploy maintenance and tooling teams; ensure effective training, skills development, and workforce utilizationManage maintenance budgets, capital projects, storeroom performance, and external vendor and contractor relationshipsWhat We Look For:Minimum 10 years' experience with progressive maintenance experience with leadership includedBachelor's degree or equivalent technical experienceStrong expertise in metal forming, stamping, tooling, and die maintenance within a production environmentDemonstrated ability to lead and develop maintenance teams, manage multiple priorities, and support off shift operationsSolid working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems, including CMMS tools (e.g., SAP)Proven problem solver and change leader with strong project management, communication, and continuous improvement mindsetWhat We Offer:The base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $139,000 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. Compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. Starting pay may fall anywhere within the stated range, with fully qualified candidates typically receiving offers near the middle of the range. We encourage individuals to apply even if they do not meet every qualification, as we are committed to supporting career growth and development.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.CJ Schwan's and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.