Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in Lakeville
Hiring Manufacturing talent in Lakeville? Lakeville, MN, in Dakota County, about 23 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed connects Lakeville employers with vetted, direct-hire military veterans.
Manufacturing Employers in Lakeville
These Lakeville employers anchor Manufacturing work in the area:
- Post Consumer Brands (Malt-O-Meal) — Cereal HQ and operations in Lakeville (Post Holdings' cereal business, formerly MOM Brands)
- Hearthside Food Solutions — Contract food manufacturing plant at 21850 Grenada Ave, Lakeville
- BTD Manufacturing (Otter Tail Corp.) — Custom metal fabrication/stamping at 21350 Cedar Ave, recently expanded; supplies OEMs like John Deere, Toro and Caterpillar
- John B. Sanfilippo & Son (Lakeville snack-bar plant) — Private-label snack-bar plant acquired from TreeHouse Foods in Sept 2023; JBSS 'Maker's Pride' operations
Manufacturing in Lakeville
Local industrial and business hubs like Airlake Industrial Park (one of Minnesota's largest industrial parks) and Airlake Airport (KLVN) industrial area concentrate that demand.
About 23 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 35, County Road 70, and Cedar Avenue (Hwy 77) corridor. Lakeville also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Stillwater, Chaska, and Maple Plain.
Around town, Lake Marion, Antlers Park, and Ritter Farm Park mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
In Lakeville, that shows up on the Manufacturing floor every day — the disciplined execution employers like Post Consumer Brands (Malt-O-Meal) and Hearthside Food Solutions depend on.
- 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 Roles
Each role below maps to a real military background, staffed direct-hire in Lakeville.
Continuous Improvement Manager
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across the operation.
See this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
See this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
See this role →Manufacturing Engineer
Design, improve, and document production processes and tooling.
See this role →Plant Manager
Run the entire site — safety, quality, output, cost, and people.
See this role →Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
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 →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Lakeville also carries a real veteran presence — Lakeville VFW Post 210 and American Legion Post 44 (Lakeville) — and sits within reach of Fort Snelling and the Twin Cities' deep pool of transitioning servicemembers.
Lakeville Manufacturing FAQ
Which Lakeville employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
Lakeville-area Manufacturing employers include Post Consumer Brands (Malt-O-Meal), Hearthside Food Solutions, BTD Manufacturing (Otter Tail Corp.), and John B. Sanfilippo & Son (Lakeville snack-bar plant). Cereal HQ and operations in Lakeville (Post Holdings' cereal business, formerly MOM Brands). LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in Lakeville, MN?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in Lakeville and throughout Dakota County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is Lakeville from LockLeed's office?
Lakeville is about 23 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Interstate 35 and County Road 70 — well within our core service area.
What does it cost, and how fast is the first slate?
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.