Maintenance Manager
South Metro Twin Cities | $120,000 - $150,000 Base Salary
Lead Reliability. Drive Performance. Build a World-Class Maintenance Team.
Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in a high-speed manufacturing environment? We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance operations for a growing food manufacturing facility in the Twin Cities south metro. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity where you'll be responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, developing a skilled maintenance team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that directly support production success.
You'll lead a team of technicians, partner closely with Operations, and play a critical role in ensuring safety, product quality, and uptime across the facility.
What You'll Do
Operations & Leadership
Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, performance management, and technical leadership.
Partner with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
Serve as the go-to technical expert during equipment failures, troubleshooting efforts, and emergency repairs.
Reliability & Maintenance Excellence
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs that improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, and work order execution through a CMMS.
Identify root causes of recurring equipment issues and implement long-term corrective actions.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.
Technical Oversight
Support maintenance and repair of production equipment including:
Conveyors
Ovens
Freezers
Motors & Gearboxes
Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems
Automated Production Equipment
Troubleshoot electrical systems, PLCs, controls, and 3-phase power distribution.
Interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
Oversee fabrication, welding, mechanical repairs, and equipment upgrades.
Support ammonia refrigeration system maintenance and reliability efforts.
Safety & Compliance
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, food safety, and quality requirements.
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and regulatory records.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, parts inventories, and maintenance resources.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Proven experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment
Strong background in industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, and preventative maintenance programs
Hands-on expertise with:
Electrical systems and 3-phase power
PLC troubleshooting and automation controls
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Motors, gearboxes, conveyors, ovens, and freezers
Experience utilizing CMMS platforms to manage maintenance activities
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
Preferred Experience
Food, beverage, dairy, bakery, or other high-volume manufacturing environments
Ammonia refrigeration systems
SQF and GMP compliance programs
Equipment installations, startups, and commissioning
Continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and productivity
Training and mentoring maintenance technicians
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing operation where maintenance is viewed as a strategic function, not just a support department. You'll have the autonomy to influence equipment reliability, improve maintenance processes, and help shape the future of the facility.
What You'll Gain:
Competitive base salary of $120,000 - $150,000
High-visibility leadership position
Collaborative and supportive leadership team
Opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements
Long-term career growth within a growing organization
Culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Ready to Lead?
If you're a maintenance professional with a passion for reliability, people development, and operational excellence, we'd love to connect. Apply today to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Prior Lake, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $145000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
401k with match
PTO
Paid holidays
Insurance:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Prior Lake, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Prior Lake,MN.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
