Industrial Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Job Description
This role leads all maintenance operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing facility in the south metro of the twin cities. You will provide hands-on leadership to a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring high equipment uptime, strong food safety practices, and consistent product quality. The position requires deep knowledge of production equipment, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and the ability to coach and develop maintenance personnel in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day maintenance operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility.
• Provide clear direction, guidance, and support to the facilitys maintenance team and ensure effective supervision.
• Develop, prioritize, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.
• Drive equipment reliability initiatives and minimize unplanned production downtime.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of production equipment, including conveyors, ovens, freezers, motors, belts, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, mechanical components, and automation.
• Partner closely with production and operations teams to prioritize equipment repairs and maintenance needs.
• Ensure all maintenance work is performed safely and in alignment with facility safety requirements and best practices.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and support SQF-related recordkeeping requirements.
• Help maintain compliance with GMP, Quality Assurance standards, and safe work practices within a food manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate parts, tools, equipment, outside contractors, and other maintenance resources to support efficient operations.
• Improve preventive maintenance practices and promote a proactive approach to equipment reliability and performance.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to enhance their technical skills and overall performance.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, reliability, production performance, and maintenance processes.
• Provide technical leadership and act as a subject matter expert during equipment breakdowns and other urgent maintenance situations.
• Utilize a CMMS to plan, track, and document maintenance activities, repairs, and preventive tasks.
• Ensure adherence to electrical and mechanical safety standards when working with 3-phase power, motors, and control systems.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints to guide installation, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
• Oversee and support maintenance repair activities including welding, fabrication, and gearbox repairs as needed.
• Support ammonia refrigeration system maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Essential Skills

• Proven maintenance leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in food, beverage, dairy, bakery, or similar industries.
• Strong experience in industrial maintenance with hands-on experience as a maintenance technician or maintenance supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and manage a maintenance team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Expertise in preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and maintenance management practices.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems, including 3-phase power, electrical maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with mechanical systems such as motors, gearboxes, conveyors, ovens, freezers, and related industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and refrigeration maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting skills and familiarity with automation and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on skills in maintenance repair, including welding and mechanical repair work.
• Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for planning and tracking maintenance activities.
• Thorough understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Quality Assurance requirements in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices in an industrial setting.
• Effective troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in food, beverage, dairy, bakery, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience in installation, commissioning, and startup of industrial equipment and systems.
• Familiarity with SQF recordkeeping and documentation requirements.
• Experience coordinating outside contractors and external maintenance resources.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies focused on safety, reliability, and production performance.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians at various skill levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks and projects.
• Comfort working with automation systems, PLCs, and industrial control equipment.
• Capability to work from and create detailed maintenance records, logs, and reports.

Why Work Here?
You will join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability, safety, and quality are top priorities, and your technical expertise will have a direct impact on production success. The organization values hands-on leadership, continuous improvement, and collaboration between maintenance and operations, providing opportunities to influence processes and drive positive change. You can expect a culture that supports professional growth, encourages problem-solving, and recognizes the importance of strong maintenance practices in achieving long-term operational excellence.
Work Environment
The role is based in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility in Bloomington, Minnesota, operating with high-volume production equipment such as conveyors, ovens, freezers, motors, belts, and pneumatic systems. The environment involves working around industrial automation, PLC-controlled equipment, ammonia refrigeration systems, and 3-phase electrical power. You will regularly use tools, welding equipment, and a CMMS to perform and document maintenance activities. Work conditions require adherence to GMP, Quality Assurance standards, and strict safety protocols typical of a food manufacturing setting. The position involves hands-on work on the production floor, coordination with operations and production teams, and occasional response to urgent breakdowns, which may require flexibility in hours to support uptime and reliability.
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 matchPTOPaid holidaysInsurance:- 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 18, 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.

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