One Table, One Team Where every seat matters.

At 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. 

Join our company as our Director of Process Engineering! In this strategic R&D leadership role, you’ll drive process innovation, lead new product introductions, and optimize manufacturing technologies to accelerate speed to market and deliver cost, quality, and efficiency improvements. Role is ideally based out of Hopkins, MN but will give consideration to the right remote-based candidate. You'd report to our Vice President of Process Engineering and would need to be comfortable with ~30% travel.

What You Will Do:

• Lead process technology development and roadmap strategy
• Oversee process design and implementation for new and existing products
• Partner cross-functionally to prioritize resources and deliver projects on time and budget
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers
• Apply advanced problem-solving methods (DOE, Six Sigma) to improve processes

What You Will Bring:

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in process development, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Expertise in food manufacturing platforms and process design
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Comfort with ~30% travel

What We Offer: 

The base salary range for this position is $117,750 to $196,250 annually with eligibility for a 25% 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 education, 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 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 career.search@schwans.com.