Sr. Manufacturing Manager

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 Sr. Manufacturing Manager within our large frozen pizza plant in Florence, KY! If you've got a passion for people leadership and safety, a head for strategy, and a hunger for high-quality production, this is your chance to take a slice of the action! 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, and adjusts daily work schedule as needed to meet production requirements + Manages, trains, and develops subordinates to include skills development, safety, policy administration, employee relations, cost control, and problem solving. Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree or equivalent + 8+ years of related experience, including 5+ years leading large production teams, ideally in a food setting + 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 $104,625 to $174,375 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. #LI-EH1