Veteran Talent for Manufacturing
Minnesota's manufacturing base — from medical device and food processing to metal fabrication and plastics — competes on uptime, quality, and disciplined execution. Veterans deliver all three. LockLeed places production, quality, and operations talent that keeps lines running.
Manufacturing Roles
Click a role to see the military backgrounds that map to it and how fast we can staff it.
Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
Hire this role →Plant Manager
Run the entire site — safety, quality, output, cost, and people.
Hire this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
Hire this role →Manufacturing Engineer
Design, improve, and document production processes and tooling.
Hire this role →Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
Hire this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
Hire this role →Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Hire this role →Supply Chain Manager
Own end-to-end supply chain: planning, procurement, inventory, distribution.
Hire this role →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
Hire this role →Continuous Improvement Manager
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across the operation.
Hire this role →Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
Whether it's a lean cell, a 24/7 continuous process, or a high-mix job shop, manufacturers need supervisors and engineers who own the floor. Veterans have been running complex operations since they were 22.
- Shift leadership, safety ownership, and standard work are second nature to any NCO.
- Veterans are trained to hit takt, hold standards, and lead a crew under pressure.
- They show up, stay calm when the line goes down, and hold the team accountable.
Manufacturing Hiring FAQ
Why hire veterans for Manufacturing?
Whether it's a lean cell, a 24/7 continuous process, or a high-mix job shop, manufacturers need supervisors and engineers who own the floor. Veterans have been running complex operations since they were 22.
What Manufacturing roles does LockLeed fill?
We place Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Manager, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Technician, Supply Chain Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Continuous Improvement Manager, and related roles.
How does LockLeed's placement model work?
A Search Engagement Fee starts the search and is credited in full toward the placement fee. We run a requirements brief, then deliver a vetted shortlist of 2 to 4 finalists, typically in 5 to 10 business days. Every placement carries a replacement guarantee, and we walk you through every fee before you sign the agreement.
Hire Veteran Talent That Delivers
Tell us the role and we'll bring you a vetted shortlist. A Search Engagement Fee starts the search and is credited in full toward the placement fee.