Maintenance Superintendent

Job Description

Maintenance Superintendent

Confidential Employer - Food Manufacturing Southern Minnesota | Full-Time | 2nd Shift Leadership Role

gpac has partnered with a well-established food manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead second-shift maintenance operations at a high-volume, regulated facility. This is a hands-on leadership role for a maintenance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and values safety, reliability, and team development.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support second-shift maintenance supervisors and technicians
• Drive preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Train and develop supervisors and hourly maintenance staff on procedures and safety
• Oversee PM scheduling, work orders, and equipment readiness prior to production
• Ensure compliance with USDA, SQF, HACCP, and internal safety standards
• Utilize CMMS for tracking maintenance activity, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Partner with HR on employee relations, performance management, and training
• Conduct routine safety and maintenance meetings with documentation
• Perform hands-on maintenance work as needed

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of maintenance management experience in manufacturing
• 5+ years of supervisory experience (experience managing supervisors preferred)
• Background in USDA-regulated environments
• Working knowledge of SQF and HACCP standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable being hands-on when needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
• Meat or protein industry experience (poultry, beef, pork) a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Why This Opportunity

• Stable, established operation with strong safety and quality standards
• Leadership role with real impact on uptime and team performance
• Fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Long-term growth and stability

For Confidential Consideration

Please send your confidential resume or reach out directly:

Hillary Cooley Food & Beverage Recruiter | gpac  

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.