gpac is working with a well-established food manufacturer that is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their facility in the Minneapolis area of Minnesota. This company has been around for 60 plus years and what they are looking for is a hands-on leader with a background in food or meat processing to take charge of their maintenance operations — someone who can lead from the floor, build out preventative maintenance programs, and bring real structure and accountability to a solid team that needs direction. 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

What’s in it for You:

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

Salary range: $100k to $140k We are in the process of arranging interviews, if you are interested please submit your confidential resume to Rick at rick.spinner@gogpac.com for consideration. 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.