Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in Delano
Delano, MN, in Wright County, about 28 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed places disciplined, mission-ready veterans into direct-hire Manufacturing roles in Delano and across the surrounding Twin Cities metro.
Manufacturing Employers in Delano
Delano's Manufacturing base includes:
- Landscape Structures Inc. — 100% employee-owned; largest private employer in Wright County (700+ employees at 10-building Delano campus); world-leading commercial playground equipment manufacturer
- Industrial Louvers, Inc. — Woman-owned manufacturer of architectural louvers, sunshades, grilles and screens; products made and finished at 511 7th St S, Delano
- Trelleborg (formerly Sil-Pro) — Silicone/thermoplastic medical-device contract manufacturer (250+ workers); acquired by Trelleborg in 2019 and since expanded with added ISO Class 7 cleanroom; Delano plant still operating
- Solar Plastics — Custom rotational-molding plastics contract manufacturer, HQ at 860 Johnson Drive, Delano (also a Davenport, IA plant)
Manufacturing in Delano
Local industrial and business hubs like Delano Industrial Park and US Highway 12 corridor concentrate that demand.
About 28 miles from downtown Minneapolis via US Highway 12, County Road 30, and County Road 17. Delano also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Prescott, Elk River, and Jordan.
Around town, Historic downtown Delano (Bridge Ave), Central Park on the Crow River, and Delano Fourth of July celebration (one of MN's largest) mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
Delano's Manufacturing employers compete for exactly the standards-driven, safety-minded operators the military produces.
- They show up, stay calm when the line goes down, and hold the team accountable.
- 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.
Manufacturing Roles
The military backgrounds that map to each role — staffed direct-hire in Delano.
Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
See this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
See this role →Manufacturing Engineer
Design, improve, and document production processes and tooling.
See this role →Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
See this role →Plant Manager
Run the entire site — safety, quality, output, cost, and people.
See this role →Continuous Improvement Manager
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across the operation.
See this role →Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
See this role →Supply Chain Manager
Own end-to-end supply chain: planning, procurement, inventory, distribution.
See this role →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
See this role →With Delano American Legion Post 377 and Delano VFW nearby and Fort Snelling within reach, Delano has a genuine veteran community to recruit from.
Delano Manufacturing FAQ
Which Delano employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
Delano-area Manufacturing employers include Landscape Structures Inc., Industrial Louvers, Inc., Trelleborg (formerly Sil-Pro), and Solar Plastics. 100% employee-owned; largest private employer in Wright County (700+ employees at 10-building Delano campus); world-leading commercial playground equipment…. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in Delano, MN?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in Delano and throughout Wright County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is Delano from LockLeed's office?
Delano is about 28 miles from our Minneapolis office, via US Highway 12 and County Road 30 — well within our core service area.
How does hiring through LockLeed work?
We present a first slate of 2-4 vetted finalists within 5-10 business days of the requirements brief, on a contingency model — you pay only when you hire, and it is always free for the candidate.
Why hire veterans for Manufacturing roles?
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.
Hire Veteran Talent That Delivers
Tell us the role and we'll bring you a vetted shortlist — free to start, pay only when you hire.