Join Albert Lea Select Foods as we seek a dedicated individual for the role of full-time First-Shift Mechanical and Maintenance Manager. In this position, you have the chance to oversee and manage our first-shift mechanical and maintenance operations, collaborating with a talented team to ensure the smooth running of manufacturing processes. Our team in Albert Lea, MN takes pride in our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about mechanical maintenance, possess a strong work ethic, and enjoy the dynamics of a manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career – apply today! BECOMING ONE OF OUR THIRD-SHIFT MECHANICAL AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER In your position as a supervisor within our dynamic organization, you receive a competitive salary of $60,000 - $90,000, and the potential for increased earnings based on experience. Additionally, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, vision, dental, paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement. DELVE DEEPER INTO THIS JOB As the First Shift Mechanic and Maintenance Manager, you are essential in ensuring smooth maintenance operations during the your shift. Your responsibilities include organizing maintenance staff schedules, building strong relationships with the production team, and meticulously maintaining records of inventory. Beyond routine tasks, your creative and innovative mindset is highly valued. You generate ideas to improve efficiencies, and upon approval, implement them for direct contributions to our success. The pride in keeping our food processing equipment in top condition extends beyond machinery – it's about serving families. YOUR SCHEDULE This full-time management position works the First-Shift. ALBERT LEA SELECT FOODS: OUR STORY A privately-held meat processing company, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality of food products. We love the community in which we work and do our best to show that in everything we do. We are proud of our diverse staff. Providing a safe work environment for our team members is a top priority. We take good care of our people with competitive pay, great benefits, and a healthy work-life balance! THE TYPE OF CANDIDATE WE'RE LOOKING FOR • 2+ years of maintenance experience in food production or related industries is preferred • Strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical repair • Knowledge of health and safety regulations • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills • Basic computer skills We need you on our team if you can meet the requirements and characteristics listed above! APPLY TODAY TO BECOME A FIRST-SHIFT MECHANICAL AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER! We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. Apply now using our initial 3-minute application!
See More Details >>Description: INNOVANCE, INC Innovance is the holding company for a family of four, 100% employee-owned, Midwest-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing, Jorgensen). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers' products better. ABOUT LOU-RICH Lou-Rich is a fully integrated contract manufacturer specializing in complex projects. We provide precision machining, metal fabrication, assembly, and sourcing solutions to a variety of industries, including some of North America's largest OEMs. Companies of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to small, fast-growing operations trust Lou-Rich with their most vital and complex manufacturing projects. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes that support production of products in assembly. This position will utilize a technical skill set to ensure our manufacturing process meets the customers' requirements, as well as Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate nonvalue added activity. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Safety: Ensures new and existing processes are safe for employees, ergonomically correct, and in compliance with OSHA requirements. • Justifies, installs, and qualifies capital equipment. • Layout efficient, line balanced production work cells to meet customer demand. • Works with Tool Designers to layout jig and fixture design. • Initiate and implement Engineering Change Orders. • Analyzes and plans work force utilization. • Leads improvement teams in developing current and future state value stream mapping. • Implement Improvement projects with the use of Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5-S, Standard Work, and other Continuous Improvement (C.I.) tools. • Consults with Project Engineers on design for manufacture of customer product. • Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of materials, parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. • Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. • Leader of the technical team in the fab area. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering • 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. • Project Management Experience • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both oral and written. Desired: · Lean Manufacturing Certification · Assembly Process Development, line balancing, tooling, and fixturing · Experience in Fabrication and CNC Machining · Solidworks CAD design This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described. LOU-RICH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: · Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS - Timeclock, IFS - Navigation, ISO) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment. Additional applicable training will be completed by following the individual's assigned department training matrix, Engineering (F4400-037). · Follow training syllabus (Technical from above list). Effectiveness of training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on-the-job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation to operate on their own as needed. Any follow-up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, reach, bend, twist, lifting up to 50 lbs., and talk and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodation in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions. PI357436fda6ac-31181-37919174 Description: INNOVANCE, INC Innovance is the holding company for a family of four, 100% employee-owned, Midwest-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing, Jorgensen). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers' products better. ABOUT LOU-RICH Lou-Rich is a fully integrated contract manufacturer specializing in complex projects. We provide precision machining, metal fabrication, assembly, and sourcing solutions to a variety of industries, including some of North America's largest OEMs. Companies of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to small, fast-growing operations trust Lou-Rich with their most vital and complex manufacturing projects. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes that support production of products in assembly. This position will utilize a technical skill set to ensure our manufacturing process meets the customers' requirements, as well as Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate nonvalue added activity. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Safety: Ensures new and existing processes are safe for employees, ergonomically correct, and in compliance with OSHA requirements. • Justifies, installs, and qualifies capital equipment. • Layout efficient, line balanced production work cells to meet customer demand. • Works with Tool Designers to layout jig and fixture design. • Initiate and implement Engineering Change Orders. • Analyzes and plans work force utilization. • Leads improvement teams in developing current and future state value stream mapping. • Implement Improvement projects with the use of Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5-S, Standard Work, and other Continuous Improvement (C.I.) tools. • Consults with Project Engineers on design for manufacture of customer product. • Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of materials, parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. • Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. • Leader of the technical team in the fab area. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering • 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. • Project Management Experience • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both oral and written. Desired: · Lean Manufacturing Certification · Assembly Process Development, line balancing, tooling, and fixturing · Experience in Fabrication and CNC Machining · Solidworks CAD design This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described. LOU-RICH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: · Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS - Timeclock, IFS - Navigation, ISO) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment. Additional applicable training will be completed by following the individual's assigned department training matrix, Engineering (F4400-037). · Follow training syllabus (Technical from above list). Effectiveness of training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on-the-job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation to operate on their own as needed. Any follow-up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, reach, bend, twist, lifting up to 50 lbs., and talk and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodation in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions. PI357436fda6ac-31181-37919174
See More Details >>New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Albet Lea, MN Job Type: Full Time Shift(s) Available: 1st Compensation: $27.60/hr Benefits Information • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance • Health and Wellness Incentives • Paid Vacation and Holidays • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discounts Principal Accountabilities • Perform repetitive or non-routine tasks. Examples include: • Using had tools to perform maintenance on production machinery • Ensuring food safety and quality • Cleanliness and housekeeping Required Qualifications • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship • Must be 18 years or older • Must be able to work in the US without an humanitarian Parole status related to Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua or Venezuela which is subject to the Federal Register Notice of revocation by DHS on March 25, 2025College degree or equivalent work experience • Ability to read, write, and speak English • Previous production maintenance experience • Welding experience Preferred Qualifications • Previous Cargill experience • Work history in the past 12 months Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Albert Lea, MN, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 52 mechanical trade professionals in Albert Lea, with wages averaging around $337 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with the potential to earn over $50,000 annually for experienced workers.
