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Maintenance Planner - 1st shift

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Job ID 26-1467 Date posted Feb. 09, 2026 Category Manufacturing Jobs

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.

Our brand-new, 700,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD, is taking shape — and we’re ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. We’re building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together.

We are hiring a Maintenance Planner - 1st shift that will be responsible for leading the maintenance planning and scheduling programs to reduce downtime through preventative maintenance practices.

What You Will Do:

• Plan, prioritize, and assess maintenance work orders, ensuring feasibility, required approvals, and coordination with requesting departments.
• Review technical documents (blueprints, schematics) and prepare all required parts, tools, and kits to support efficient maintenance execution.
• Estimate labor and material needs, allocate resources to work orders, and maintain accurate maintenance and cost records.
• Develop, schedule, and manage preventive maintenance (PM) activities for all plant equipment, including required OSHA-related safety checks.
• Maintain comprehensive equipment history files, including work performed, labor hours, parts usage, and recommendations for equipment or process improvements.

What We Look For:

• Two year technical degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience; SAP experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical / electrical maintenance, planning, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross functional teams.

What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $99,000 annually, with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may 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.


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