Sr Refrigeration and Utilities Manager

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 R ed 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 !

Our brand-new, 700,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD , is taking shape - and we're ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up . We're building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together. Relocation assistance available.

Join Our Team as a Sr Refrigeration and Utilities Manager!

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the operation, maintenance, and reliability of plant utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration (PSM), compressed air, boilers, steam, wastewater, and environmental systems.
• Direct and develop supervisors, mechanics, and associates to meet production, safety, and cost goals while fostering a team-based, continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, PSM, LOTO) and maintain a safe, hazard-free workplace.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of utility and refrigeration equipment, ensuring optimal efficiency, uptime, and quality performance.
• Drive process improvement, cost reduction, and capital planning initiatives for utility and refrigeration systems.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on safety, production, and cost performance while supporting Lean Manufacturing and TPM practices.

Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits :

The base salary range for this position is $104,625 to $174,375 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.

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.