Maintenance Manager - Meat Manufacturing

Maintenance Manager

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing maintenance environments? Do you know your way around processing equipment and enjoy building structure, leading teams, and taking real ownership? If so, we want to talk to you.

We're hiring a Maintenance Manager for a privately owned protein manufacturer that's been in business for over 60 years in Minnesota and is entering a phase of growth, investment, and innovation. This is a high-impact, leadership role where you'll guide a strong but direction-needing maintenance team and help drive plant reliability, safety, and performance.

What You'll Do :

• Lead and manage a team of technicians providing structure, accountability, and support
• Create and execute a preventative maintenance (PM) program
• Oversee multiple-day shutdowns, equipment repairs, and installations
• Order parts, manage inventory, and control maintenance spend
• Set the example for OSHA, food safety, and clean working standards
• Be on the floor this is not a behind-the-desk role
• Work closely with ownership and plant leadership to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure the plant is always left in better shape than it was found

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Why Join Us?

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.