Maintenance Manager

gpac; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meat credit

Gas cards

Purchasing allowance

Job summary

A privately owned protein manufacturer in Minnesota seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead a maintenance team. The role requires hands-on leadership and a focus on plant reliability and safety. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in maintenance management and excellent communication skills. The company offers a stable work environment with many creative perks, promoting growth and autonomy.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in maintenance management.
• Strong communication skills are critical.
• Must manage various tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technicians.
• Create and execute a preventative maintenance program.
• Oversee equipment repairs and installations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Punctual, dependable and reliable

Computer knowledge

Job description

This range is provided by gpac. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Maintenance Manager – Food/Meat Manufacturing | Midwest

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

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 Us?

• 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

Interested?

Please contact me directly at [e-mail] or (515)671‑2172 for more information or apply online for consideration.