Manufacturing PSM Manager

Schwan’s Company, a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Manufacturing PSM Manager to join our team in Madison, WI. Famous for our beloved brands such as Red Baron, Tony’s, Freschetta, bibigo, and Mrs. Smith’s, we bring families and communities together through great food. This is an exciting opportunity to take your place at the table with a globally connected organization.

In this role, you will be the catalyst driving compliance and safety initiatives with respect to Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plan (RMP), and general system safe operations. Operating under limited supervision, you will provide critical compliance and technical expertise to support ammonia refrigeration systems and associated utilities, ensuring operational training, expertise, and overall system reliability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard, EPA’s Chemical Accident Prevention Provision Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulation, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supporting, coaching, and developing the talents and capabilities of junior PSM staff members across multiple facilities as needed.
• Managing key compliance activities for the 14 Elements of PSM and RMP, including Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analysis, Operating Procedures, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, and Incident Investigation.
• Conducting and coordinating internal Mechanical Integrity inspections, generating reports, and partnering with facilities to ensure timely and comprehensive remediation plans.
• Developing and managing inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance plans and equipment reliability programs.
• Providing on-demand and on-site support for facility refrigeration operability issues, ammonia systems, and safety improvements.
• Ensuring adherence to applicable codes, regulations, and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) such as IIAR, NEC, ASME, and B&PVC.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• 7+ years of experience within a PSM setting, ideally within a manufacturing environment featuring ammonia refrigeration systems.
• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Safety, Environmental, Safety Science, Engineering, or a related area.
• The ability to travel, typically 30-50%, to our various food manufacturing plants.
• Expertise in State and Federal EPA and OSHA compliance requirements and legislative processes.
• Strong knowledge of hazard evaluation techniques such as HazID, What-If, HazOp, and LOPA.
• Proficiency in standard office software, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and reporting tools.

Compensation and benefits for this position include a base salary range of $90,750 to $151,250 annually, along with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. Starting pay is determined by education, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. In addition to base compensation, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package encompassing health benefits, retirement programs, time off, and wellbeing support.

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

• Company: Schwan's
• Location: Madison, WI
• Job Tags: Madison