Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Manager
Job Description
The Industrial Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance activities within the plant, ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe, efficient operations. This role leads a team of technicians, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and partners closely with production leadership to minimize downtime and support plant performance.
Responsibilities
Oversee maintenance of all equipment, including machines, drums, conveyors, dryers, pumps, and wastewater systems.
Implement and continuously improve preventive maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned downtime.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and guide technicians through complex repairs.
Ensure proper functioning of facility infrastructure such as boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, and compressed air systems.
Maintain strict adherence to OSHA, environmental, and plant-specific safety standards.
Conduct regular safety audits, equipment inspections, and hazard assessments.
Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance, including wastewater treatment logs, chemical handling procedures, and equipment certifications.
Lead, train, and mentor maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
Assign daily work orders, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
Manage maintenance budgets, including labor, parts, and contracted services.
Oversee spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and procurement of tools and equipment.
Track maintenance KPIs such as downtime, work order completion, and PM compliance.
Work closely with production, quality, and environmental teams to coordinate maintenance activities.
Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in meat processing, hide processing, or similar heavy manufacturing.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial controls.
Experience with CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems).
Understanding of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout, and industrial safety practices.
Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with wastewater treatment systems and environmental compliance.
Background in processing, tanneries, or rendering operations.
Certifications in industrial maintenance, welding, electrical work, or related trades.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
Why Work Here?
Join a family business that has been around for over 100 years, offering exceptional pay, bonuses, PTO, paid holidays, and comprehensive insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).
Work Environment
Conditions include exposure to wet environments, strong odors, chemicals, and heavy machinery. The position requires standing, climbing, lifting, and working in confined spaces or elevated areas, with on-call availability for emergencies or critical downtime events.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of South Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $200000.00/yr.
Family business that has been around for over a 100 years
Exceptional pay
Bonuses
PTO
Paid holidays
Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in South Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
