Maintenance Manager

Job Description

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.

gpac is working with a client company who is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a privately owned protein manufacturer that's been in business for over 60 years in the Twin Cities area 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

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintain a positive attitude
• Punctual, dependable and reliable
• Computer knowledge is preferred

Why Join?

• Competitive base salary (90-120k)
• Family-owned, stable company with 62+ years of success
• 7 consecutive years of growth with continued investment in people and infrastructure
• Ownership is ready to hand over the keys - high autonomy, low bureaucracy
• Positive, loyal team - people don't typically leave
• Creative leadership with a focus on building for the future
• Meat credit, gas cards, purchasing allowance, and other creative perks
• Work directly with decision-makers and help shape the future of the facility

Physical Demands and Abilities:

• Able to stand and work for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally bend/stoop, kneel, crouch, and squat
• Can involve heavy lifting, pulling up to 60 lbs.
• Able to work in a temperature-controlled environment which can range from 0 to 35 F
• Able to bend and work in awkward positions

If you're interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Jill at jill.stevens@gogpac.com for more information.

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. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.