Job Description

Plant Manager at Schwan's summary:

As a Plant Manager at Schwan’s Company, I supervise the production and packaging teams in a food manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations while driving operational efficiency. I am responsible for training and developing staff, managing schedules, and preparing operational reports to meet KPI targets. My role emphasizes continuous improvement in product quality and adherence to USDA and FDA regulations.

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  Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift  at our CJ Foods manufacturing facility in Salina KS. This position is responsible for supervising the production, packaging, bakery, and processing of food product.

Responsibilities:

• Direct production, packaging, and bakery teams to ensure compliance with company and USDA requirements.
• Supervise, train, and develop employees; manage hiring, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, policy compliance, and cost control while adjusting schedules to meet production needs.
• Collaborate with USDA to meet food safety regulations and review/sign off on Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation.
• Monitor product quality, waste, and performance to meet KPI targets and improve operational results.
• Prepare and review operational reports, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution for decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement in product quality, cost reduction, and GMP adherence while engaging in food safety initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience preferably in food industry manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience, with minimum of 2 years in supervision.
• SAP experience beneficial.
• Intermediate knowledge of robotics used in production.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Bakery/dough processes preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $58,500 to $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% 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 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.

Keywords:

Plant Manager, production supervisor, food manufacturing, quality assurance, USDA compliance, operational efficiency, staff training, cost control, bakery processes, continuous improvement

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