January 14, 2026
We are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead in the development and monitoring of various software products within our Software Engineering department. This position will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and play a key role in helping to solidify Schier as the leader in both grease interceptor construction and digital customer experience.
Work Location: Headquarters, Shawnee, KS
Department: Software Engineering
Job Type: Full-time, In-person
Reports to: COO
To staff, mentor, and lead a team of full-stack developers that develop, maintain and scale the software solutions needed to affect our software customer experience vision.
Creates and Maintains software team best practices and procedures for design and execution (SOPs)
Monitors and Maintains software technology stack
Leadership, Management and Accountability for the software engineering team
Act as Lead Developer
Code Review Lead
Management of code pipeline for conflicts / deployment
Selects/Manages software technology stack, recommend software changes to control costs
Works closely with our Software Customer Experience team to understand and implement features
Test, implement, and troubleshoot software releases
Manage relationships and project flow of external Supplier partners
Coaches and supports report-to software engineers
No degree required; hiring is based on relevant professional experience
7+ years of professional software engineering experience building and supporting production systems
3–5+ years of experience leading software engineers in a formal management or team-lead role
Demonstrated experience managing and developing engineers, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
Experience owning software delivery outcomes across design, development, release, and ongoing support
Strong technical judgment with the ability to evaluate, select, and evolve a software technology stack
Experience working cross-functionally to translate business needs into executed software solutions
Experience managing relationships with external software vendors or development partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences
Experience scaling a small or mid-sized engineering team within a growing organization
Experience acting as both player and coach during periods of transition or new capability build-out
Background in manufacturing, industrial products, IoT, data platforms, or customer-facing internal tools
Experience establishing or refining engineering best practices, SOPs, and team operating rhythms
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Relevant certifications (cloud platforms, security, agile leadership, etc.)
Schier is the leading manufacturer of grease interceptors for commercial kitchens in the United States. While you may have never heard our name, odds are great that you've walked over the top of one of our products -- probably today. Over the last 20 years, we have earned the reputation as the product and knowledge leader in our field.
US sewers are aging poorly, and kitchen waste (food scraps and grease) is the leading cause of sewer problems: clogs, overflows, and capacity reduction. The resulting maintenance and repair costs taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Schier takes a unique and comprehensive approach to minimize this problem, and our dual commitment to environmental stewardship and fiscal prudence goes hand-in-hand. By blocking food waste from the sewer and preventing damage, we not only extend the life of sewers and save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars annually but also contribute to a healthier and cleaner environment.
Our focus is the kitchen waste market, but our purpose is service to people - specifically our employees. Employees that are respected and taken care of are better equipped, emotionally and financially, to be of service to their own families, communities, and Schier’s customers. By serving one another, we hope to have an exponentially good impact on the world.
We are thorough in the consideration and design of our jobs so that they are challenging, stable, and directly connected to company success. Our compensation approach is informed by our employee-service focus, and balances time-off, pace, pay, and benefits, including the unique wealth-building opportunity of our 100% ESOP structure. Our managers provide a transparent and information-rich environment that encourages employees to be more and more self-directed. The result is a culture that is found on the best teams - undramatic, good-natured and highly successful.
Humble (we value this trait first and foremost)
Self-motivated (our employees own stock in the company, we’re all entrepreneurs who pull our own weight)
Low-maintenance (emotionally intelligent, great on a team)
Gives clear directions
Makes sure you have the necessary tools
Acts with the greater good in mind
Delegates appropriately
Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company
Makes their expectations clear
Communicates well
Has effective meetings
Meets one-on-one with you regarding your performance at least 3 times per year
Rewards and recognizes your performance
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for your entire family (including pets)
100% Employee Owned (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, also known as ESOP)
Quarterly profit sharing bonus
3% 401(k) safe harbor
Paid holidays and PTO policy that promotes a healthy work/life balance
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to: careers@schierproducts.com
Please note, Schier does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization at this time. Any offer of employment with Schier is contingent on a successful criminal background check and drug screen. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.