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📞 608-405-7517📧 hillary.cooley@gogpac.com
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.
