Manufacturing PSM Manager at Schwan's summary:

The Manufacturing PSM Manager at Schwan’s Company oversees Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance for ammonia refrigeration systems across multiple food manufacturing plants. This role drives safety initiatives, manages mechanical integrity inspections, supports regulatory compliance with OSHA and EPA standards, and mentors junior PSM staff. The position requires expertise in PSM, RMP, and recognized engineering practices, with significant travel to manufacturing sites.

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. 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 PSM Manager to manage any of our 17 food manufacturing plants. You would primarily support and be the catalyst to drive compliance and safety initiatives with respect to PSM, RMP and general system safe operations. Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for providing compliance and technical expertise in support of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program for ammonia refrigeration systems and compliance at Schwan’s Company. This position generally owns initiating, leading and successfully executing compliance activities and projects related to Facility ammonia refrigeration systems, related utilities, operational training/expertise and overall system reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Supports 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.
• Dotted-line support may apply across multiple facilities and for multiple PSM staff members.
• Supports, coaches and develops talents and capabilities of junior PSM staff members.
• Supports key compliance activities for the 14 Elements of PSM and RMP as needed. Such activities include but are not limited to Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analysis, Operating Procedures, Operator Training, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, Incident Investigation, Compliance Audits and Risk Management Plans.
• Responsible for conducting and/or coordinating internal Mechanical Integrity inspections for your assigned facilities. Will generate reports and work with facilities to understand findings, ensure the plan for remediation is timely, comprehensive and appropriate to maintain safe system operations.
• Develops and manages inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance plans and equipment reliability programs for the covered processes and utilities where appropriate.
• Supports on-demand and on-site as needed for facility refrigeration operability issues, ammonia systems, center-lining, safety improvements, etc.
• Ensures facilities are in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, RAGAGEP, etc. This will include related systems such as utilities and safety systems as needed.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience within a PSM setting, most ideally in a manufacturing environment with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Safety, Environmental, Safety Science, Engineering or related area.
• The ability to travel, typically 30-50%, to any of our food plants.
• Expertise in State/Federal EPA and OSHA compliance requirements, regulatory requirements, procedures and legislative processes.
• Expertise in Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) for ammonia systems, including but not limited to IIAR, NEC, ASME and B&PVC.
• Experience in implementing safety programs in manufacturing environments.
• Experience in hazard evaluation techniques such as Hazard Identification (HazID), What-If, Hazard and Operability (HazOp), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and others as needed.
• Ability to use software and reporting to track key performance indicators.
• Proficient in MS Office, email and Internet functions; Must include high proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $90,750 to $151,250 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 education, 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, and 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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Keywords:

Process Safety Management, PSM Manager, ammonia refrigeration systems, manufacturing safety compliance, OSHA compliance, EPA RMP, mechanical integrity, hazard analysis, food manufacturing safety, risk management

Client-provided location(s): Bloomington, MN

Job ID: 5494085236

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-13T00:00:00