CJ Schwan's, 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 Manager for our frozen food manufacturing facility in Stillwell, OK. This leadership role is responsible for the efficient use of resources to ensure an effective manufacturing process to meet quality standards and production schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the general safety and health of production employees
- Establishes and maintains excellent employee relations among all plant personnel
- Participates and shows a presence at all plant production and management meetings
- Creates and organizes weekly production schedules to meet demands
- Plans implements and delegates production line changes to maintain an efficient production flow
- Ensures and inspects daily production to verify customer and company standards and specifications are being met on all products produced within facility
- Maintains constant improvement in making quality products reducing costs and following good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Participates and supports Global Food Safety Initiatives programs implementation and compliance
- Manages trains and develops subordinates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of related people and process leadership experience, ideally in a food plant
- Ability to read analyze and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
- Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions and make effective decisions.
- Knowledge of USDA FDA and BRC regulations preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $73,500 to $122,500 annually with eligibility for a 15% 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of related people and process leadership experience, ideally in a food plant
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations
- Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations preferred
What We Do
As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent. Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.
