Maintenance and Reliability Branch Manager (Minnesota)

Maintenance And Reliability Branch Manager (Minnesota)

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team!

Position Overview :

The M&R Branch Manager will be responsible for the daily leadership, direction, and technical development of Maintenance & Reliability Technicians and Lead Technicians. This position requires strong in-field leadership, including active job-site follow-up, hands on coaching, and support. You will also be accountable for tracking, and reviewing departmental metrics and team performance, using these insights to drive continuous improvement. Implementing best practices and strategies to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and profitability of your department will be critical to supporting broader organizational goals.

What You Will Do :

• Oversee priority work orders, scheduled repairs, and routine maintenance while ensuring safety protocols and bio-security measures are followed.
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to support operational needs while upholding safety, legal, and cost standards.
• Ensure timely and transparent communication of work orders status across field staff, production managers, customers, and administrative teams.
• Champion safety practices and ensure compliance with all regulatory and permit-required safety standards.
• Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and LEAN principles to improve facility performance, reduce costs, and support standardized maintenance procedures.
• Promote the proper use and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and equipment to maximize lifespan and readiness.
• Conduct structured, outcome-driven meetings, lead by example in the field, and manage staff performance, coaching, and hiring.
• Track KPIs, communicate progress and challenges, support procurement decisions, and propose improvements to boost asset health and department effectiveness.

What You Offer Us :

What We Offer You :

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.