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Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies!   We bring families and communities together through great food.  Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table! 

We are hiring a Senior Manufacturing Manager for the largest pizza plant in the world and home to our famous Red Baron and Tony’s brand frozen pizzas, located in Salina, KS. This leadership role is responsible for the safety, strategy, and people leadership of the front-line associates, supervisors, and managers responsible to produce our high-quality products.

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 by 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
• Interviews and hires employees following required EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines and ensuring employees receive the proper training. Conducts performance evaluation. Responsible for managing employees including skills development safety housekeeping policy administration discipline employee relations cost control and problem solving. Adjust daily work schedule as needed to meet production requirements
• Manages, trains, and develops subordinates

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of related experience.
• Must possess management/direct leadership experience
• Prior experience in food manufacturing with exposure to USDA/FDA regulations strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to calculate and present financial figures and equipment performance to employees and upper management

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $103,000 to $171,000 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.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.