Maintenance Superintendent

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.