The Engineering and Technical Operations Senior Manager is responsible to provide leadership, technical expertise and drive results across capital execution, site and facility maintenance, asset and productivity improvements while managing and minimizing labor & overhead costs while ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory compliance.
This position will be onsite at our Monett, MO location.
Relocating candidates (50+ miles) are eligible for $10,000 relocation bonus
What you’ll do:
- Ensures mechanical and electrical expertise are available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds in a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation.
- Drive key initiatives around the standardization of “best practices” and policies for the Maintenance Department
- Provide leadership and direction to plant maintenance function covering the 24/7 operation
- Improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques
- Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to manage production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds
- Full knowledge and utilization of the EAM system in support of maintenance & engineering functions
- Responsible for Continuous Improvement programs related to engineering, to generate improvement plans that feature both short and long-term improvements, with and without capital investment.
- Business driver of Value Stream Mapping and Lean Processes
- Drive key initiatives throughout the facility in the areas of Maintenance, fixed asset management, plant layout & flow manufacturing, managing floating bottlenecks, FDA/GMP/AIB compliance, safety and automation
- Train staff members on new technologies (electrical controls, and other manufacturing technology).
- Maintenance Mechanic(s), Maintenance Planner) directly and/or indirectly, to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management.
- If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.
- Drive key initiatives around refrigeration systems, plant utility systems, high-speed processing, and packaging/material handling systems
- Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelors in Engineering or related field
- 5-10 years of experience in Engineering, Project Management, Process Excellence, Black Belt or Maintenance.
- 8-10 years’ progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role
- Extensive knowledge of operations from a technical perspective (Green Belt/Black Belt preferred).
- High level management and business skills, extensive financial knowledge base as well as understanding of employment policies/procedures.
- Organizational, interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Effectively communicate concepts both verbally and in writing
- Able to influence and impact all levels in the organization
- Ability to lead processes to conclusions/recommendations
- Flexibility to expend discretionary effort as required to meet critical needs
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Ability to travel up to 15%
- Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
- Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
- Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
- Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
- Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
- Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
- Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
- Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
- Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
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Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact [email protected] or call 920-437-7601.
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's in Engineering or related field
- 5-10 years experience in Engineering, Project Management, Process Excellence, Black Belt or Maintenance
- 8-10 years progressive manufacturing engineering experience with at least 5 years in a management role
- Mechanical and electrical expertise for production systems, utilities, refrigeration, high-speed processing, and packaging/material handling systems
- Full knowledge and utilization of the EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) system
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Experience leading Continuous Improvement, Lean, Value Stream Mapping and OEE initiatives (Green Belt/Black Belt preferred)
- Knowledge of FDA/GMP/AIB food safety and quality systems; establish and audit PCPs, CCPs and SOPs
- Demonstrated leadership skills: hiring, retention, development, performance management, and labor/contract negotiation experience if collective bargaining exists
- Ability to travel up to 15%
- Authorization to work in the country of employment
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
Schreiber Foods Insights
What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
