Senior Director, Manufacturing
Schwan's · Erie, PA
About this job
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, featuring beloved brands such as Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™, Freschetta®, bibigo®, Pagoda®, Mrs. Smith’s®, and Edwards®. We are currently seeking a dynamic Senior Director, Manufacturing to lead three of our food factories located in Erie, PA; North East, PA; and Westfield, NY.
In this multi-facility leadership role overseeing over 400 team members, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational efficiency while guiding a diverse team toward shared success across locations.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Lead the production of safe, high-quality food products that meet all regulatory and customer requirements.
- Create and maintain a healthy, hazard-free environment by implementing safety initiatives, conducting training, and driving a safety-first culture.
- Develop and execute production plans to optimize efficiency, manage resources effectively, and contribute to company profitability.
- Monitor and improve performance in areas such as cost reduction, quality assurance, and product integration.
- Assist in the development and implementation of capital plans related to production improvement or expansion.
- Manage and provide appropriate support for functional areas such as accounting/finance, human resources, and information technology.
- Promote company core values of integrity, passion, creativity, and respect while inspiring professionals in production, quality, maintenance, and engineering.
Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of operations leadership experience in a large-scale, highly automated environment, with required food industry experience.
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Expertise in developing world-class maintenance and reliability programs.
- Strong knowledge of continuous improvement techniques (such as TPM, OPEX, Lean) and the ability to use data and systems to inform decisions, with SAP experience considered a plus.
- FDA/USDA and OSHA experience highly preferred.
- Ability to travel between multiple locations.
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $250,000 annually, with eligibility for a 35% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. Starting pay is determined by factors including education, skills, work experience, certifications, and geography. In addition to base compensation, Schwan’s Company offers a competitive Total Rewards package including health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing options, time off programs, and wellbeing support.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or other protected class.
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